> Also, unlike Apple, no versions of MS-DOS are really free. There are some > other DOSes like DR-DOS that are, and even run Windows from what > I've read, > but no MS-DOSes. Doesn't mean they're not available, but, eh :) FreeDOS is quite free and 100% MSDOS compatible.
As I recall, in the end MSDOS just ended up being the DOS that they shipped on the install disks for all the versions of windows (up until they dropped it). It makes sense because MS didnt have to pay anything to license it from another company. Other DOS versions would work just fine, I recall coming in contact with IBM's that ran PC-DOS under windows simply because it was IBM's product and they thought it would do a better job (and didnt have to pay license fees). If you only want DOS then FreeDOS is perfect, and if you want windows just run a windows installer. -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
