Install FreeDOS

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Release notes for current FreeDOS 1.0 distribution can be found at http://fd-doc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?n=FdDocEn.FdInstall

• Install for Desktop Usage
  • Download a distribution - obtain a FreeDOS distribution
  • Using downloaded files - making FreeDOS disks
  • Using your startup disk - starting install process from floppy/cd
  • Partition hard drive - reserve room on computer (fdisk)
  • Initialize filesystem - prepare computer to allow file storage/access (format)
  • Configure settings - Providing the installation files
  • CD-ROM benefits - Using additional features found only on CD-ROM
  • Copy system files & Make bootable - boot FreeDOS (sys)
  • Copy utilities - install useful programs (install)
  • Customize startup files - edit the configuration files (config.sys/autoexec.bat)
  • WhatNow - what to do once FreeDOS is setup and running

• Boot Disk Usage
  • Download files - obtain prebuilt boot disks or files to create your own
  • Create boot disk - prepare the media for booting FreeDOS
    • floppy disk
    • CD-ROM (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.)
    • USB sticks
  • Customize - add program(s) to boot disk
  • Sample boot disks - example boot disks

• Install FreeDOS beside Win2000/XP
• Vmware |Install FreeDos 1.1 over Vmware(approve sites)