Free Software For DOS Reviews, descriptions, links to over 600 DOS programs (no games).
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Please read the Introduction first for some orientation to these pages. This "site" is not a general DOS archive but rather a selective listing of free DOS programs- there exist huge gaps in coverage. In brief: no games, few specialized device drivers, and few DOS networking or internet apps (except browsers/ html utils)- nor is MS-DOS here. See the Other Resources page for links to other DOS resources.
The mailing list is not a discussion list but rather a means of informing readers of major site problems (extended downtime or moving of pages to new web servers). The list is used for no other purpose (and is rarely used). If you wish to subscribe, go to Yahoo Groups.
While this site is primarily intended for DOS/ Win3.x users who won't/ can't succumb to Win9x/NT, many programs here may be appropriate for any OS with DOS support or emulation. However, many are 16-bit and don't support long file names (LFN), FAT32, or huge drives, may abort on high mhz PC's, or may not be Y2k ready. If a program is "compatible" with Win9x LFN's ( = uses LFN's when run under Win9x) you should see a notice, otherwise assume 8+3 file name conventions. No Win32 console programs are currently catalogued but a few can be found here paired with a DOS counterpart.
Many programs are not stored on the major ftp archives and you'll want to scan these with an anti-virus program.
I tend to make my share of errors while maintaining this list. I appreciate feedback (c/o Rich Green) about bad links, errors, etc. I usually won't respond to technical support questions, and am chronically late responding to e-mail- sorry.