MS-DOS - version needed for 1000EX?

[phreakindee]

Quick question: the Tandy 1000EX needs a DOS disk to boot into since it has no HDD and no DOS in ROM, correct? So, what version will I need? If I were to get the disks for MS-DOS 3.3, would that boot up as it needs?

 

[repnz]

Right, no HDD and no DOS in ROM.

It originally came with DOS 2.11. But MS-DOS 3.3 should work. (I will check in a bit and post back for sure.)

 

[repnz]

Yes, non-Tandy DOS 3.3 boots it fine too.

 

[phreakindee]

Yes, non-Tandy DOS 3.3 boots it fine too.

Exactly what I needed to know, thanks!

 

[Great Hierophant]

I would try Tandy DOS 3.2-3.3. Your Tandy will be more functional for it (such as the MODE commands).

 

[phreakindee]

I would try Tandy DOS 3.2-3.3. Your Tandy will be more functional for it (such as the MODE commands).

If I can't find the original disks for it, can I just download a disk image or the contents somewhere and make a bootable Tandy DOS disk?

 

[Great Hierophant]

You can find them here:

I would suggest starting with the DOS 3.2 that comes with the Tandy 1000 SX, which uses the same BIOS as the EX.

http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/system.html

 

[phreakindee]

You can find them here:

I would suggest starting with the DOS 3.2 that comes with the Tandy 1000 SX, which uses the same BIOS as the EX.

http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/system.html

Perfect, thank you

 

[Raven]

My 1000RL/HD came with MS-DOS 3.3 on ROM, which struck me as odd. I expected a Tandy-ized version. I can confirm though that any PC version of DOS will work fine on it, the Tandy versions are nice but not necessary.

Good link btw Hierophant - that'll come in handy for me as well I'm sure.