Category: Retrocomputing
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Legacy of Ward Christensen: BBS and Beyond
Ward Christensen: A Humble Innovator Ward Christensen, known for his monumental contributions to the development of computer technology, is remembered as a humble genius who quietly transformed the digital landscape. Unlike many of his contemporaries seeking fame and recognition, Christensen preferred a low-key profile, choosing to focus on his work rather than the accolades. Born…
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Running MS-DOS on Modern PC: A 2024 Experiment
Component Selection and Legacy Support Running MS-DOS on a modern PC in 2024 requires a careful selection of hardware components that can bridge the gap between old and new technology. Key to this experiment is choosing a motherboard with built-in legacy support. The ASUS Pro B650M-CT-CSM was selected due to its unique features uncommon in…
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Virtual serial port to transfer files between Windows and virtualized DOS (dosbox)
To generate a virtual serial port on Windows 10 and use it to enable communication between Norton Commander on your native system and another instance running inside DOSBox, you can follow these steps: With this setup, both instances of Norton Commander should be able to communicate as if they were connected through a serial connection.…