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Re: Problem with PC-DOS 5.0 and Plus Hardcard

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From: Yevgeny Gurevich
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1991 13:32
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In article <1991Jun28.012725.26058@panix.uucp> schuster@panix.uucp (Michael Schuster) writes:

>
>I haven't seen the IBM version of DOS5, but MSDOS5 lets you install to
>floppies (SETUP /F). Is this possible to do with your AT. How about
>removing/disconnecting the hard drives so that DOS =must= install to
>floppies first?
>
>

I believe that simply booting from a DOS 3.xx or 4.xx floppy, replacing it
with the DOS 5.0 install disk and running the install program should work.
There are also .txt files on the install disks which discuss the hardcard.

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>                Mike Schuster                      |   -CIS: 70346,1745
>-NY Public Access UNIX:  schuster@panix.com        |   -MCI Mail, GENIE:
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