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From: john goerzen <jgoerzen@cs.twsu.edu>
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Subject: Status of DOS emulator?
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Hi,

I am wondering what the status of FreeBSD's DOS emulator is.  For 
instance, how soon will it be able to run basic PX/XT-style (real mode) 
DOS programs?

Also, will it be able to run DOS programs over a terminal that is not the 
console?  Ie, a null-modem cable?

I am pondering a switch to NetBSD because it will run DOSEMU.  I want to 
know if staying with FreeBSD will be worth the wait, and how long that 
wait will be.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

(ps...please cc a copy of your reply to me via e-mail because I'm not yet 
subscribed to this list.  Thanks.)