The FreeDOS Project has released version 1.4 of its fully open source DOS-compatible OS – but you'll need a BIOS for bare metal. This release follows a little over three years after FreeDOS 1.3, which ...

FreeDOS is an open source operating system designed to let you run DOS programs without installing an operating system that Microsoft abandoned decades ago. Unlike some other open source alternatives ...

We’re used to updating Windows, macOS, and Linux systems at least once a month (and usually more), but people with ancient DOS-based PCs still get to join in the fun every once in a while. Over the ...

I try to update my FreeDOS 1.3 new installation with the freedos online repository update tool fdnpkg. I just start the tool with command fdnpkg checkupdates The tool starts to download the first ...

Installing macOS on a Windows machine using VirtualBox can be a complex but rewarding process, allowing you to experience Apple's operating system without the need for Apple hardware. Here’s a ...

Virtualbox is one of the more user-friendly tools when it comes to setting up virtual machines, but let's walk you through your first time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

This past June 29 marked the 30th anniversary of FreeDOS, the text-based operating system by American developer Jim Hall that carries on the tradition of the classic and iconic MS-DOS. In fact, ...

Prompt Forever: FreeDOS is a free operating system designed to be a competent replacement for MS-DOS and other prompt-based operating systems. The project still has to achieve perfect compatibility ...

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 ...

The first version of FreeDOS was released on September 16 of 1994, following Microsoft’s decision to cease development on MS-DOS in favor of Windows. This version 0.01 was still an Alpha release, with ...