FreeDOS

What is FreeDOS?

FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100 MS-DOS compatible operating system that can be used on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems. This operating system allows users to play classic DOS games, run legacy business software, or develop embedded systems, as any program that works on MS-DOS should also run on FreeDOS. FreeDOS includes many modern features not found in MS-DOS, or features that are significantly improved from MS-DOS. These features include multi-boot with various Windows versions, a FREECOM command line shell, 7ZIP and InfoZip ZIP/UNZIP file archive programs, ARACHNE graphical web browser and email client, CD-ROM support, CUTEMOUSE mouse driver with scroll wheel support, EDIT and SETEDIT multi-window text editors, FAT32 file system support, FDAPM power management, FDAV anti-virus and virus scanner, FDNPKG package manager with network support, graphics printing to ESC/P, HP PCL and PostScript printers, HTMLHELP help viewer, JEMM386 memory manager, LBACACHE disk cache, LBA large disk support, LFN support via DOSLFN driver, MPXPLAY media player, and PG text viewer

Highlights

• Multi-boot with various Windows versions
• Includes modern features not found in MS-DOS, such as FAT32 file system support, power management, and package manager
• Runs a wide range of software, including classic DOS games, legacy business software, and embedded system development