Board:   [DoveNet] Hardware/Software Help
Subject: Re: Thin Client PC to run
From:    Denn
Date:    Sun Jan 11, 2026 20:37

Subject: Re: Thin Client PC to run DOS.
@VIA: OUTWEST
  Re: Re: Thin Client PC to run DOS.
  By: poindexter FORTRAN to Denn on Sun Jan 11 2026 09:35 am

 De>> Forgot to update everyone on the thin client DOS project. It's an HP
 De>> t5740e thin client PCwith 2GB of RAM and a 4GB drive. I formatted
 De>> almost 2GB for the system boot drive and 2GB for the extended DOS
 De>> partition.Originally, I installed DOS 6.22 on it, but I decided to
 De>> put FreeDOS on instead. FreeDOS already has most of the drivers
 De>> needed, so I can install stuff using the USB port.

 PF> Sounds great! I still have a 19" 4:3 monitor I keep around in the hopes
 PF> of setting up a DOS box. I'd love to try going back to DOS for a month
 PF> and see how it goes.

 On Ebay i,veseen the HP 610's go for about $20 - $30, They're Ideal for running DOS, They usually come with a 1 or 2GB HD.
 My router went out today, Good thing I had my old nighthawk x6 out in the shed.

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