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The perfect DOS gaming PC isn't an old 486: It's a Raspberry Pi

How I turned my Raspberry Pi into a DOS gaming PC ...
TechSpot

Custom retro PC project uses a compact x86 SoC to run DOS games with native hardware

In context: For those looking to build a retro gaming PC in a tiny form factor, Eivind Bohler's ITX-Llama could be a perfect DIY project for you. He recently dropped an introductory video on YouTube ...
Ars Technica

The oldest-known version of MS-DOS’s predecessor has been discovered and uploaded

Microsoft’s MS-DOS (and its IBM-branded counterpart, PC DOS) eventually became software juggernauts, powering the vast majority of PCs throughout the ’80s and serving as the underpinnings of Windows ...
The Verge

Apple says no to PC emulators on iOS

Although Apple allows for retro video game emulators, the company has rejected two apps for being PC emulators. Although Apple allows for retro video game emulators, the company has rejected two apps ...
Electronic Design

Now and Then: Get Your Copy of MS-DOS

How was DOS part of the PC revolution? Is DOS still around? What did Bill write a long time ago? Remember the DOS prompt? DOS stands for disk operating system. The latest announcement is a blast from ...
Ars Technica

30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive

Two big things happened in the world of text-based disk operating systems in June 1994. The first is that Microsoft released MS-DOS version 6.22, the last version of its long-running operating system ...
TechSpot

The oldest release of MS-DOS precursor 86-DOS is now available for download

In context: Back in 1980, Tim Paterson was creating a new operating system he called QDOS or Quick and Dirty Operating System. The system was later renamed 86-DOS, as it was being designed to run on ...
Hosted on MSN

The greatest DOS games that defined the golden generation of DOS gaming

Before there was Steam, there was MS-DOS. A chunky, no-nonsense platform that ran some of the most unforgettable games of all time — games that shaped not just genres, but the entire medium. This was ...
ExtremeTech

MS-DOS is 30 years old today

30 years ago today, Microsoft bought the rights to the Quick and Dirty OS, re-branded it as MS-DOS, struck a deal with IBM, and made history. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...
InfoQ

Microsoft and IBM Release MS-DOS 4.0’s Source Code under the MIT License

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. In this episode, Thomas Betts chats with ...
Neowin

Now you can play classic DOS games on your iPhone or iPad using iDOS 3 emulator

The first DOS emulator for Apple devices, iDOS 3, is now back on the App Store after Apple eased the restrictions allowing emulators to be published in its marketplace. Since Apple had a change of ...