Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Old DOS & DRO's

Brad,

I don't know of any "free" DOS, I guess if the machines still run...

I have bought so many copies of DOS it isn't funny. Try WierdStuff for
a copy of DOS. or freedos.org

Alan


"Heuver, Brad (B.R.)" wrote:

>
> >Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 12:56:05 -0800
> > From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
>
> >I don't think I'd even TRY any DOS before about 3.1 Try to get 5.0,
> >5.1, and SKIP the 4.x! I make it a habit to use 6.22.
>
> >Alan
>
> I was just using the OS that came on the old machines. I have a variety of
> 286's and 386's that I plan on using to add modest DRO capability to most
> everything in the shop. Maybe even the only shaper with a DRO in existance!
> Anyway, I don't have a set of discs for loading a new OS on these old
> beasts. Is there a operating system that will work with this old stuff that
> is better than just using what it came with? Preferably that is free, like
> the machines themselves, and the software for the DRO.
>
> Brad