Dos 5.0 can run software written for Dos 2/3!

I just discovered yesterday, that it is possible to launch software written for Dos 2.xx, 3.xx on Epson version of DOS 5.0! It was previously impossible on newer model of PC98 because of the HDD size requirement. It may not be obvious, but Dos 2/3 actually requires a HDD smaller than 120MB to run. Since newer models of PC98 often come with HDD larger than 120MB, Dos 2/3 cannot be installed and these newer models cannot run software written for them.

 

The good news is that Dos 5.0 (Epson) can emulate Dos2/3, so I can now install games like Legend of Heroes 2 or Popful Mail on a newer model of PC-98!

 

- Start your computer in DOS5.0 (Epson) mode.

- type :

EPSOND ON

Dos 2.xx / 3.xx are now emulated by DOS 5.0 !

Enjoy !

I added the new PC-98 in boot disc section.