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Subject: Re: [Trlog] config.sys and other issues
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 13:06:50 -0500
From: Mark Bailey <kd4d@comcast.net>
To: George Fremin III <geoiii@kkn.net>
References: <43EF66F5.8070405@arrl.net> <43EF6B33.2030708@arrl.net>
<20060212174224.GA39280@kkn.net>
George Fremin III wrote:
> On Sun, Feb 12, 2006 at 12:06:59PM -0500, Steve London wrote:
>> It looks like smartdrv only becomes effectual when executed from within
>> a DOS shell. Once I type "smartdrv c+ " from the DOS prompt it works
>> correctly and my problems are solved.
>>
>
>
>> However, this brings up the question of how to "correctly" do this with
>> a Windows 98 machine ? I want this computer to default boot to Win 98,
>> not DOS. Right now, I bring it into DOS by hitting F8 as it is booting
>> up, and entering the "command prompt" option. The autoexec.bat and
>> config.sys seem to be getting executed, although the smartdrv in the
>> config.sys doesn't work.
>>
>> Is there a better way ?
>
What I actually do is remove the last statement in autoexec.bat
(WIN). This boots to the DOS prompt all the time. If I
want windows, I type in "win" at the prompt.
I have also been known to dual-boot Windows98SE machines with
DOS just so I don't have to fool with this! :-)
73,
Mark, KD4D
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