Board:   [fsxNet] BBS Software Development/Support
Subject: Re: Crazy idea
From:    Dumas Walker(21:1/175)
Date:    Sun Oct 04, 2026 15:08

A> Since no 64-bit OS can natively run 16-bit DOS apps, whats been
A> suggested in the past is maybe the Sysop who really wants the
A> Dos doors might be better off having a 32-bit Windows VM or
A> secondhand PC or whatever...  THAT is a breeze  versus any
A> emulated Dos.

How much of a breeze it is depends on what DOS BBS software you are trying to run.  While my doors might have worked under 32-bit Windows, the BBS never would have worked properly.  So, no, it is not always a breeze.

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