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To: Robert Soen <rsoen@congresgebouw.nl>
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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 19:16:28 +0930
From: Mike Smith <mike@smith.net.au>
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> Is it already possible to run simple dos programs under BSD?

Yes.

> And can they use the serial port as well?

DOS programs that use serial ports are not simple. 8)

ie. No.  In most cases, DOS serial comms apps are already covered by a 
similar BSD app; what in particular are you hoping to run?

mike