Hi,
I have a new Windows Vista laptop. I would like to install FreeDos on a
second partition and dual boot.
I created a small extended partition and formatted it as FAT using
Partition Magic.
I then boot to the FreeDos CD and start the install process.
However, the FreeDos installer does not
Alex Horvath schreef:
Hi,
I have a new Windows Vista laptop. I would like to install FreeDos on
a second partition and dual boot.
I created a small extended partition and formatted it as FAT using
Partition Magic.
I then boot to the FreeDos CD and start the install process.
However,
I recommend using a boot manager. There are several free ones out there:
* GRUB http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/
* XOSL http://www.ranish.com/part/xosl.htm
* GAG http://gag.sourceforge.net/
I haven't used them with FreeDOS (I use GRUB to boot my Linux box, but
not dual-boot) but I know others
Here are two links for emulators:
* Virtual PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/default.mspx
* VMWare server (free)
http://www.vmware.com/products/server/
However, since you will be using FreeDOS to test hardware, you don't
want to run an emulator. The host OS
You're right about the partitions - it's been a while and I forgot.
You're also right about the Vista disks - none came with the computer.
And, it did blow away Vista so I'm committed now.
But at least the FreeDos Install was successful!
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Hi Alex,
I created a small extended partition and formatted it as FAT using
Partition Magic.
Note that you should not make it too small - it should not be FAT12
and it should not be 32 MB or less, if you ask me. Actually a full
install can be around 150 MB :-). Extended partitions are a bit
Sorry for all the newbie posts -
FreeDos did install but when I boot all I get is a _ character and no
response to keyboard input.
If I boot from the FreeDos CD I can the FreeDos files on C:.
Anything I can check?
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Alex Horvath schreef:
Sorry for all the newbie posts -
FreeDos did install but when I boot all I get is a _ character and no
response to keyboard input.
If I boot from the FreeDos CD I can the FreeDos files on C:.
Anything I can check?
Let's see, a very basic installation has the
That was it Bernd, partition was not set active.
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Subject: Re: [Freedos-user] Can't install FreeDos on extended
Hello everyone and greetings from Southeastern PA!
I discovered your project when looking for newer alternatives to
MS-DOS. I have a process control program written in DOS that is used
for a critical commercial application and will need to support it for at
least five more years. My personal
Hi Chris,
I use FreeDOS in read world applications and it runs well and stable.
If you have enough knowledge in DOS, I recomend that you just ignore the
install CD and pick each program that you need and place it where you
believe it belongs. That way it works great! The install CD is over
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