why do this? (was re: DOS emulation under Windows XP)

[zscoundrel]

Try getting the new machine from Computers-To-Go.  They are located at 
Westport Road and Broadway.  He always has some generic clones at rock 
bottom prices.  He sold me the machine I am using now WITHOUT an 
operating system because I didn't want any M$ products on my Linux 
desktop.  This even reduced the cost of the machine further because, 
without 'doze98 and the office package, the machine is not subject to 
the M$ tax.

Eric Gilliland wrote:

> Several of you have (rightly) asked why I would even bother doing this.  
> I was only seeking info for a co-worker.  The main reason he was 
> considering this is that it is hard buying a new computer that does not 
> have Win XP on it.  It seems a shame to pay the lisence fee for Win XP 
> only to get rid of it and install DOS.  We are a for profit business, 
> after all.
> 
> I am afraid that there might be a problem because the program in 
> question is fairly old; it's origins date back at least a decade, 
> according to my co-worker.  On his machine at work (a P II, I think) a 
> model takes over 24 hours to run.  I think I may just install the 
> program on my home machine and see if it runs under XP.
> 
> In any case, thank you all for your comments and help.
> 
> Eric Gilliland
> 
> J. Eric Gilliland
> jegilliland at hotmail.com
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