DOS replacement

[Guest]

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone have build an Embedded version of XP to replace DOS
with TCP/IP support?
I have a 16bit app that require I still have to support but don't want the
hassle of a full XP build.
Are there any templates for Non GUI build floating around?

Thank you
Song

 

[KM]

Songo,

Look at the XPe documentation (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/xpehelp/html/startpage.asp) for:
- Minlogon
- CMD Shell
- Dos and WIndows Support
- Application COmpability Core
- TCP/IP related components


But please keep in mind that your image will likely be more than 30 (up to 64Mb) in size.

KM

 

[Guest]

Thank you KM

I will have a scan through that.
I was quiet impress with the introductory video presentation of how to put
together the first build. It looked very easy, however, it's a different
story when you actually go and do one yourself.

Cheerio

 

[Slobodan Brcin \(eMVP\)]

Hi Songo,

You mean real DOS application? You a quick question for you that might save you some time: Does it work on XP Professional?

Are there any templates for Non GUI build floating around?

You put Minlogon macro component in your empty project and resolve its dependencies.

Regards,
Slobodan
PS:
You can make very small image but you must make sure that only necesary parts of network support are installed.

 

[Guest]

Yes a real dos application, POS retail.
Yes it works on XP Pro.

We resorted to use Lantastic in the old days because DOS and Network are two
words that never appear in the same sentence

I need just a barebones OS with TCP/IP support and a mapped drive and
receipt printing.

 

[KM]

Songo,

I need just a barebones OS with TCP/IP support and a mapped drive and
receipt printing.

A few quick tips:
Beside Minlogon and CMD consider NTFS compression.
Don't use TAP output to build your image but rather include necessary components manually.
Turn off TD AutoResolve Dependencies option.
For the heavy Dos and Windows Support component disable as many resources (Dlls, Exes) as you can. Testing your app would be an
answer what files to leave.