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Porting DOS Applications to Unix?
jgbustos asks: "I'm the manager of a small software development company. For the last five years we've been managing a communications network consisting of several thousand PC terminals which connects to an NT server over the phone lines. The terminals run a console application on a light DOS. Everything is fine so far. So what's the problem, then? We have a hard time finding parts to maintain the network. Our client says that he's willing to invest in hardware upgrades, but we should move to a Windows-like environment, however he doesn't want to pay for more than 4000 Windows licenses. What's the best alternative for porting our app to Linux/? Please bear in mind that the terminals are small PC's having 16MB RAM, less than 2GB HD, less than i586 CPU, and a 33k modem. Thanks in advance"
Neeeeeed inpuuuut.
What does this abmiguous "software" do?
More than likely there is a free alternative already, or in the works. Give as much info as you can without giving away trade secrets.
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Alright, I'm lost. This is ask slashdot. Normally, people post questions here. You gave us your situation, and then thanked us for help in advance. You forgot one minor detail.....the question.