Question: how can I find a perfect non-Microsoft operating system? - China DOS Union Forum

First of all, thanks to all you brothers for setting up such a good DOS forum. It was almost ten years ago that I was still using DOS, and now... now I've decided to return, because I'm very annoyed by Windows' endless greed for hardware.

I'd like to ask: 1, among the various DOS systems besides MS-DOS, which one is relatively better? I mean one that is compatible with MS-DOS and MS Windows (at least Win3x) commands and software, while using few resources, and at the same time having more features? Or how should different DOS systems be combined? I don't really want to use MS-DOS, because I want to get rid of it completely, along with all the troubles it brings (for example, viruses)

2, among the various DOS shells, is Win3x the best? I see there seem to be several alternatives too, but I don't know how they are, for example drivers, Chinese support, etc.?

3, is there a good office suite? It would be best if it could support lossless two-way conversion with Word97\Word2000, since after all everyone uses them. Of course Chinese support is necessary.

Looking forward to the experts' answers. I already can't wait to dig out my 486.

Thanks

Floor1　tlongbow	Posted 2003-03-14 00:00
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First of all, thanks to all you brothers for setting up such a good DOS forum. It was almost ten years ago that I was still using DOS, and now... now I've decided to return, because I'm very annoyed by Windows' endless greed for hardware. I'd like to ask: 1, among the various DOS systems besides MS-DOS, which one is relatively better? I mean one that is compatible with MS-DOS and MS Windows (at least Win3x) commands and software, while using few resources, and at the same time having more features? Or how should different DOS systems be combined? I don't really want to use MS-DOS, because I want to get rid of it completely, along with all the troubles it brings (for example, viruses) 2, among the various DOS shells, is Win3x the best? I see there seem to be several alternatives too, but I don't know how they are, for example drivers, Chinese support, etc.? 3, is there a good office suite? It would be best if it could support lossless two-way conversion with Word97\Word2000, since after all everyone uses them. Of course Chinese support is necessary. Looking forward to the experts' answers. I already can't wait to dig out my 486. Thanks

Floor2　Wengier	Posted 2003-03-14 00:00
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PC-DOS 7.10 or ROM-DOS 7.10 are both pretty good, and they’re compatible with Win3.x too. Add NewDeal Office 2000 and it would be even better.

Floor3　tlongbow	Posted 2003-03-15 00:00
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Is there any download for a registered version of NewDeal Office? Does it support Chinese? How compatible is it with Word97? Thanks, moderator.