Re: [PCWorks] Booting Into DOS
- From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughva@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 21:54:51 -0500
Maybe. It depends on what version you have.
See the Wiki article here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOS#Continued_use
I have several diagnostic CDs that work just fine with Windows, and
DOS Box works as well.
Most laptop drives are easy to replace (2-4 screws), but some are
embedded deep in the case and difficult to even find. Most large
makers publish more than adequate service manuals, and Google will
find a tear-down of many popular machines.
On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Tom <tjd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If I get a new laptop running Windows seven, and with a
> CD/DVD drive, and I have a CD with a DOS operating system,
> will I be able to boot into DOS from that CD?
>
> Also, if I'd get a USB floppy drive for the laptop, and I
> have a DOS operating system on a floppy disc, will I be able
> to boot from the floppy disc?
>
> And, while I'm asking dumb questions, is the hard drive in a
> laptop easily removable and replaced with a different one?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom
>
>
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