DOS window on iPaq?

MushMule · 01-17-05, 08:14 PM

Is there any way to run DOS-based programs on an iPaq?

viceroy · 01-18-05, 01:26 AM

There is a XT / 286 emulator called Pocket DOS which I've tried out.

It will run any program a XT or 286 would run but don't expect it to run anything which would require a 386.

I don't know of any others

imported_muppet · 01-18-05, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MushMule

Is there any way to run DOS-based programs on an iPaq?

Like viceroy says, unless you just want a command prompt in which case PocketConsole seems highly rated. Have a look at:
http://www.pocketdos.com
http://www.symbolictools.de/public/pocketconsole

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Originally Posted by muppet

From the PocketDOS web site: PocketDOS is an MS-DOS 6.22 compatible DOS for your Microsoft Windows CE, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile or Psion/Symbian EPOC32 based Pocket Computer. In addition to a full DOS, PocketDOS lets you install and run many DOS programs* on your Pocket Computer. PocketDOS also lets you access devices such as touchscreens, built-in and external modems, IR ports, flash disks, network drives, printers and more from within DOS and DOS programs.

stinkypaul · 01-18-05, 08:19 AM

muppet,

Thanks for the info.

Will certainly try out.

MushMule · 01-18-05, 08:15 PM

Just downloaded PocketDos. It seems to be just what I need.

Thanks all

viceroy · 01-19-05, 01:12 AM

Glad you found what you were looking for

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