On 11-08-22 6:46 AM, Kurt Weiske -> All wrote:

 KW> If Windows95 is still on topic here :) I'm tempted to load up Widows95
 KW> in my BBS VM. I'm worried about the end of Windows XP and the end of the 16
 KW> bit NTVDM. I've been running a stripped down XP image in a VM but am
 KW> tempted to try a "real" DOS and Windows95.

 KW> Has anyone figured out a way to mitigate security issues with an OS that
 KW> Microsoft hasn't patched in several years?

 KW> I still prefer using Qedit for text editing, with a black screen and green
 KW> lettering. I'm less tempted by distractions when my screen is dedicated to
 KW> one application.


If the goal is to run a DOS program (in emulation) while avoiding
Windows-related security issues, how about installing DOSBox
(www.dosbox.com); there's on note on the website that it runs just fine
under Vista/Win7.

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