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Re: DR DOS

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From: robin
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:35
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Victor Bien <nospam.vbien@attglobal.net> writes: > G. Wayne Hines wrote:

> > Microsoft seemed to have a distinct edge in the marketplace, 
> > thanks partly to FUD and promotion of what almost amounted to 
> > vapourware. Just how late was Windows 95? 
> > 
> > In the early 90's, computer dealers in this area were pushing MS
> > products over other brands. The issue was "compatibility". "That
> > program may not run on DR-DOS".

DR DOS had the edge over MS DOS.
I never found a program that would not run under DR-DOS.
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