DOS
Coverage of DOS in the Nexus archive.
- Manager showed off his DOS prowess – with a command that wiped data
Clay, a junior manager on a Swedish construction site in the 1980s, accidentally deleted files using the DOS command 'DEL *.*' while using an engineer's computer. The engineer forgave him, allowing Clay to keep his job, but the incident serves as a cautionary tale about non-technical users handling computers.
- Running DOS on Behringers DDX3216 with a DIY x86-Bios from Scratch
A DIY x86 BIOS was developed to run DOS on Behringer's DDX3216. The project was documented on Chris Dev Blog and has no comments on Hacker News.
- Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"
Microsoft has open-sourced what it claims is the earliest DOS source code discovered to date, marking a significant move in its open-source initiatives. The release was announced via a blog post in April 2026, highlighting historical software preservation efforts.
- SDL Now Supports DOS
The SDL library now officially supports DOS, as indicated by a GitHub pull request and discussed on Hacker News. The article highlights community engagement with 49 points and 19 comments.