15-08-2005, 03:57 PM
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hello! Sorry if it is offtopic, but does anyone know, if there is MS-DOS-like operating system for an old computer without a hard disk out there?
I've searched a lot, but I need the one that allows you changing flops after boot (so I can run "huge" games). The only thing I've found around the net that does that is "ExtDOS" ( http://extdos.siteburg.com ), but it is in Russian. :blink: Maybe you can advise me? :help: P.S. Does anyone here know Russian? |
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15-08-2005, 04:13 PM
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DOS is a short for Disk Operating System.
You can have DOS running from floppy drives (3.5" or 5.25") without problems. |
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15-08-2005, 05:10 PM
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So? After it boots, what if I need to change the DOS floppy to the one with the game?
I need one with a ramdisk, IMHO... |
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15-08-2005, 05:12 PM
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When you load DOS, then you switch floppy and start program/game.
This was the way computers worked before HD. And you can always look for some old HD. |
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16-08-2005, 07:51 AM
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DOS resides in your memory after loading and then you can swap disks. Or, if you're one of those lucky few who have a dual disk-drive, you can actually leave the DOS disk in :w00t: Wicked oldschool nerding that is!
 k: (Okay, not as oldschool as using punchcards for memory but still :P ) |
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16-08-2005, 12:12 PM
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my mum used to do punchcards for ICL.. my dad was recieving data from her.. and they had never met
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16-08-2005, 12:59 PM
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18-08-2005, 12:15 PM
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I still have the system disks for both my 286 laptop and desktop.
Do you have a desktop? if so, install a second drive. If you don't have another 3,5" slot, buy one of these 3,5" to 5,25" frames you can find on eBay. What kind of computer do you have? |
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