Subj : Cool things to run on Win 3.1 running on a 286
To   : kirkspragg
From : Roon
Date : Tue Apr 23 2024 21:37:15

Hello kirkspragg,

21 Apr 24 21:08, you wrote to All:

 k> Hey all!

 k> Seems to be a bit of 286 enthusiasm around at the moment! I'd like to
 k> hear if anyone has got anything interesting running on Windows 3 or
 k> 3.1 on a 286?

 k> I've struggled to find software that will run on Windows and will also
 k> work on a 286, will gratefully accept any suggestion you've got.

 k> I have managed to do some internety stuffon windwos 3.1 with my 286.
 k> Turns out that early versions of trumpet windsock (a network & TCP/IP
 k> layer for win 3.1) will run and I have managed to get an old gopher
 k> client HGopher v2.4 working with it just fine. Can search veronica 2
 k> for gopher holes & browse though them no problems !

 k> Also tried to get a web browser working, the best I've managed is to
 k> use the oldest version of mosaic  I could find. That sort of works,
 k> but crashes on any websites that have graphics of any sort.. other
 k> more modern browsers Netcapte ect just wont run or wont install.

 k> So got any suggestions? Anything you've tried out that works?

i have a collection on my BBS:

"DOS.WIN30" file area: Windows 3.0 - 286 archive
and
"DOS.WIN31" file area

maybe it worth a check!

Regards,
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