At 09:14 PM 10/12/01 +1000, you wrote: > > Well, that may have been true earlier, but the newer versions of PC-DOS >were > > (IMHO) far superior to Microsoft's offerings, especially since MS-DOS 7 >was > > never a full product (Version of DOS Win95 is run on top of, missing most > > utilities included in MS-DOS 6.22) > >I know this is getting way OT, but wasn't Digital Research's DR-DOS the best >DOS of it's type. IIRC it was the first with memory optimisation, protected >mode and the only DOS to reallyy exploit the extra features of the 286 >processor. I also once read that bugs in said 286 processor prevented DR-DOS >from running properly and hurt it chances...
Admittedly off topic, sure, but maybe wandering over to LEPC../ IMHO, PC-DOS 7 / 2000 and OpenDOS (formerly Novell Dos, formerly DR-DOS) tie for being the best DOS. PC DOS lets you dynamically load (and unload) device drivers, even high, REXX is included (very powerful scripting language) - it's a good package. OpenDOS is free, and can (on a 386 or higher) multitask. Also comes with Netwars and a version of Personal Netware. What a combo... -Eric -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
