I was fooling around looking for
 Linux 3d programs and found a free Linux program
 called DOSBOX. I downloaded it an installed it
 in seconds.

 I then ran my favorite programming language called
 Quick Basic or QB for short. Ran like a champ.
 People tell me the DOS emulator or QB does not run
 on Windows 7. It used to run on Windows XP.
 This is a very handy programing language for doing
 quick calculations. Great for tables.
 Easier and quicker than a spread sheet.

 Paul Lamar



I think I mentioned this to you before, so forgive me if I am repeating
myself.

I tried DOSBox, and it caused trouble for me and was slow on my machine.

I switched to Oracle's VirtualBox (also free) and it has served me
better. I am even running WinXP in the virtual box as well, and very
sophisticated Windows applications using background database-engines,
etc. have been working fine for me inside the VB(so far).


Rob Berglund

I found it on the list and downloaded it in less than a minute and a
half.
It ran but then it talked about a virtual or a new hard disk.

I am bit confused. Is it necessary to have a Windows XP install disk
to install in the virtual hard disk?

Must you get Windows XP activated by calling Microsoft on the phone?

This is mandatory when you buy XP fromn Fry's and install it on a new
hard disk.

DOS box just ran the DOS software without having to install DOS.

Suppose I added another hard disk with just Window XP on it.

How would I boot Windows XP?

Paul Lamar

Most current Linux distributions use GRUB as the boot loader.  GRUB can
handle dual booting without a problem.  If you install Win XP on a new
HD you will have to activate it.  If you have an internet connection on
the box your installing on you can register it as part of the install
process without having to call Micro $oft.

Let my try the DOSBOX software myself so I can talk more intelligently
about it.

Mark LaPierre