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First post, by jean

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Hi
how can i run external command with dosbox? For example : mode command.
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Reply 1 of 9, by h-a-l-9000

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You can try the one that comes with FreeDOS.

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Reply 2 of 9, by jean

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FreedoS + Dosbox or Freedos only?

Reply 3 of 9, by h-a-l-9000

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mode.com appeared to work to some extent when ran in DOSBox last time I tried.

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Reply 4 of 9, by jean

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I use Jaballa Edition 1.83 (your version) and mode command doesn't exit
sorry

Reply 5 of 9, by h-a-l-9000

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The mode.com that comes with freedos...

1+1=10

Reply 6 of 9, by jean

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so i must install freedos on dosbox? that's right? Are you know how to do that?
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Reply 7 of 9, by wd

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mode won't work for the things you're trying to do.

Reply 8 of 9, by jean

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perhaps, but i will try.
How to install freedos with dosbox
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Reply 9 of 9, by wd

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I wouldn't know why you'd have to install freedos to use their mode.com