JC> This is a begging letter.

This is a programming conference.

JC> Naturally, the school can only accept legal software. If you have
JC> superfluous software (especially the MS-DOS OS - those of you who have
JC> moved to OS/2 for example?), the school would be most grateful to
JC> receive the disks and manuals.

There is a project called FREEDOS on the internet.  They are
producing a freeware version of DOS.  There is also Linux which
is also freeware and comes with a dos emulator.  You need a 
386 to use that though.

JC> Wouldn't YOU like to help create the "clever country"?

This is an international conference, and most people here have
no interest in hearing catchphrases of our previous communist
prime minister.  BFN.  Paul.
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