MS-DOS
PulseAugur coverage of MS-DOS — every cluster mentioning MS-DOS across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Elifoot II, a 1994 MS-DOS classic, is being faithfully ported to Sega Genesis
A faithful port of the 1994 MS-DOS classic Elifoot II is being developed for the Sega Genesis. This version will feature 32 original teams with real player names, a transfer market, and financial management. It will als…
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MS-DOS flight sim 'Aces of the Pacific' gets PC modernization
A modernization project is underway to bring the classic MS-DOS combat flight simulator, Aces of the Pacific, to modern personal computers. Developed by DynaMix, the game originally captivated players with its aerial co…
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New user joins Mastodon, discusses AI and retro tech
A new user joined the Mastodon platform, expressing excitement about connecting with a community focused on technology, creativity, and innovation. The user also mentioned working on a project called VoxDeck and experie…
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Windows XP launched 25 years ago, marking a major shift from MS-DOS · 1 source tracked
Twenty-five years ago today, Microsoft launched Windows XP, its first consumer operating system to move away from MS-DOS underpinnings. The launch event in New York City, though somewhat subdued due to the recent 9/11 a…
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Russian modder injects leaked DLSS 5 into Pac-Man, creating bizarre visuals
A Russian modder, Valery Kryzhanovsky, has successfully injected a leaked version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology into the classic MS-DOS game Pac-Man. This experimental project, running within the MAME emulator using ReS…
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New game 'Kestrel - Der Turmfalke' released for Atari Falcon and multiple platforms
A new game titled Kestrel - Der Turmfalke has been released for the Atari Falcon computer. The game is also compatible with Amiga, macOS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. The release is part of a retro gami…
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AI-assisted fan conversions of retro games released
Two fan-made retro game conversions are highlighted, both utilizing AI in their development. "Alleyway ZX" is an unofficial ZX Spectrum conversion of Nintendo's "Alleyway," created by kirby2000. "Out of This World (Demo…
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AI helps developer recreate Windows 3.1 shell in an hour
A developer utilized Claude to rapidly create a functional clone of the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, named ReProgman. This retro launcher, weighing between 12-16MB, can run on modern operating systems like Windows 11 an…
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AI advancements make hiring junior engineers unsustainable, says founder
Eugenia Kuyda, founder of Replika and Wabi, believes that advancements in AI are making it unsustainable for startups to hire junior engineers. She argues that AI tools are creating "1,000x engineers," increasing the co…
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Classic ASCII game NetHack releases version 5.0 after 11-year gap
The classic ASCII game NetHack has released version 5.0, marking its first major update in 11 years. This new version introduces five new monsters, including a genetic engineer, and adds new gameplay mechanics like revi…
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Microsoft open-sources early DOS code, sparking AI reverse-engineering humor
Microsoft has open-sourced the earliest known source code for MS-DOS. This release includes the original 1980s code, offering a historical look at the operating system's foundational elements. The move has sparked humor…
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Microsoft open-sources 45-year-old 86-DOS and PC-DOS source code
Microsoft has released the source code for 86-DOS 1.00 and early versions of PC-DOS 1.00, making historical operating system code available to the public. This release includes the 86-DOS kernel, development snapshots o…