According to industry sources, Windows 98+ is your last chance to run your favorite old DOS and Windows 3.+ applications on your computer. By the Year 2000 the next version of Windows will be totally based on a new Windows NT type platform. There will be no compatibility with either DOS or Windows 3.+ applications.
Just in time to resolve the Y2K Problem with new and compliant software products. Also just in time for computer manufacturers to offer more Y2K compliant computers. A clean sweep and a clear slate to start the next century with record sales for both hardware and software.
Unlike other operating systems such as Amega, and Apple-Mac(s), DOS Is Too Big to go quietly into oblivion. While Microsoft and IBM support only their latest versions of DOS, there are alternatives. If the venders won't extend DOS; the world wide users will defend DOS.
Millions of computers from a variety of different computer makers use some form of DOS. Such as IBM [Compatible] PC DOS and Microsoft [MS] DOS.
Additionally computer manufacturers licensed DOS for propriatory development of their own custom DOS. Programs that reflect the manufacturer's use of specific processors and different processing procedures. Programs that manufacturers support with technical assistance.
The materials presented here were gathered for most forms of Dos. You will find some MS Windows in these sources as well. Also included are FreeDOS and the Alternative DOS Movement.
Clearly IBM, Microsoft, and the Propriatory Users of DOS, are committed to The End Of DOS. With the systematic limitation, that leads to isolation, and eventual elimination of early versions of DOS. Starting with the elimination through obsolescence of DOS based computers and applications.
For Y2K * IBM offers an upgrade [patch/fix] for the latest [IBM] PC Dos *. Microsoft offers Windows 98. While limited, both are viable options, only if:
Obviously this DOS PROBLEM impacts any Early DOS and Windows applications on PCs 8086, 8088, 286, 386, and some 486 systems. Running DOS 3.2 [standard] through DOS 6+. Including Windows 3.+, some 95+, and NT+. Short of buying a new computer to replace your present computer, unofficial alternative suggestions include:
Limited, isolated, scheduled for obsolescence, and elimination, DOS Lives Around The World And Beyond The Internet. While MS Windows rules the current market, around the world The DOS Work Horse still runs business, commercial, and personal computers.
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Most Saught After Technology
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* WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN OLD PC? *
Summary:
RECYCLING COMPUTER
* TechnologyDump Or Donation *
RECYCLING COMPUTER
* ADAPTING OLD PCs - Hardware *
* Upgrading The 486 Motherboard *
* Organizations That Can Help You Get a Computer *
* Software And Stuff *
Part One - The Hardware [1985 - 1995]
Old typewriters are good for fishing.
They make great boat anchors.
* ADAPTING A OLD PCs - Software *
Part Two - The Software [1985 -1995]
One of the problems in trying to upgrade 486 based computers is that
there are so many different types out there. There were many, many
improvements along the way that continuously increased capabilities as
time progressed. Naturally, the mobo [MOtherBOard] had to change to
accommodate these new features.
Not 4 Free; but 4 Need
Local, National, And International Sources.