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LPX Episode 11: FreeDOS keeps classic computing alive, decades after MS-DOS

August 10, 2016

A generation of computer users grew up using Microsoft DOS in the 80s and 90s, but Microsoft started to phase out the operating system with the launch of Windows 95.

Decades later, there are still people playing DOS-based games and even corporations using DOS-based software. Writer George R.R. Martin famously said in 2014 that he was still using a DOS-based word processor to compose his books. 

Don’t have your stack of 3.5 inch floppies with DOS handy? That’s OK… because for more than two decades the developers of FreeDOS have been offering a free and open source alternative to Microsoft’s defunct operating system. 

On LPX Show episode 11: a conversation with Jim Hall for about freeDOS, classic computing, and free software.

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Brad Linder is a journalist, podcast producer, and audio editor. He's the creator of the LPX podcast, co-producer of the Loving Project, and provides podcast editing and mixing services for many other podcasts. You can find samples of his work in his portfolio or get in touch to schedule a call to discuss how Brad can help with your podcast, radio, or other audio projects.

Brad is also editor of the tech blogs Liliputing and LinuxSmartphones.

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