Here in Oz, you can still pick up back versions of DOS from a computer swap
meet. Why not try to go in one and see for yourself.

Just a suggestion.....

Iz Kuzara

Jim Meagher wrote:

> True, DOS 6 can run on an XT, but it uses a big chunk of the system's
> resources.  The PC may not have enough RAM left to run any applications
> once DOS is done.... even after MemMaker "massages" things.
>
> One other point to remember.  Even though DOS 3 is an antique, it is
> still copyrighted and licensed software -- not freeware.
>
> Jim Meagher
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> > In a message dated 98-05-13 02:24:30 EDT, you write:
> >
> > << Does anyone know where I might be able to get a copy of DOS 3?   A
> friend  has an old XT and he needs >> DOS 3.  I haven't seen too many
> copies of DOS 3 floating around, but lots  of people still seem to have
> DOS >> 5. This version will work great on an XT (I have even used DOS 6.2
> on old XT's).
> >
> > Phillip Haveard