DOSBox is such a convenient tool, actually the default to play MOO2 on XP, Linux, Mac, Vista etc.
Check out this link for DOSBox tuning:
http://masteroforion2.blogspot.com/2...box-guide.html
It is even possible to play MOO2 online games with DOSBox now.
And for those who asked. MOO2 isn't abandonware yet. Actually, Atari offered a MOO2 digital download recently.
http://www.atari.com/us/games/moo2_battle_anta/pc