FreeDOS open-source text-based OS turns 30, still in active development and primarily used for retro gaming

Tom's Hardware
Jun 30, 2024, 10:51 am264 ptsTop
Jim Hall built FreeDOS as an answer to Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. 30 years later, the command-line operating system is still alive and kicking and getting a renaissance thanks to retro gaming.

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