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Re: New DOS(s) Yes, but WHY upgrade?

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From: mr k.l. lentin
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1991 07:49
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In article <1991Jun12.170655.7003@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> smsmith@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Stephen M Smith) writes:
>
>Can anybody give me a good reason why I should upgrade to DOS 5.0
>from DOS 4.01???  Getting a measly 5k or 10k more base memory is
>NOT worth $60!!!
>

How about an extra 50K+ on a 286 or better! Leaves 630K Free I am told (will
find out tomorrow when My copy arrives)

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From: ins845b@monu4.cc.monash.edu.au (mr  k.l. lentin)
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Subject: Re: New DOS(s)    Yes, but WHY upgrade?
Keywords: MS-DOS, DR-DOS, 5.0
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