Re: asc-tool.exe (asciitool.c for dos) [1/2]

On 10 Aug 1998, Colin Douthwaite wrote:

> CJRandall <col...@shieldwolf.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> >In article <902...@mnementh.southern.co.nz>, Colin Douthwaite
> ><cfb...@southern.co.nz> writes
> >>
> >>Same problem again as with the first version you sent.

- SNIP -
> So exactly what do you mean by a Windows dos.box?  I'm not familiar with
> that particular jargon - "dos.box" ?
> 
> A dos-box to me means a computer running MS-DOS as the operating
> system. "dos.box" I dunno - no comprehendi senor!

A Win 3.x DOS Box is where you run a DOS Shell from within Windows.  ie
You don't exit to pure DOS to run the programs.

Some programs behave badly in a multi tasking environment (Windows).

> 
> BTW did you get those ANSI files? I see they are showing here in
> alt.binaries.misc so at least they are on the server at this end.
> 
> Bye,
> 
> 

Hope this helps,

Phil

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