Grzyb wrote on 2025-04-10, 18:52:

I'm wondering if there's any value in porting MC to DOS... […]
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I'm wondering if there's any value in porting MC to DOS...

I think there's only one feature that MC has, but similar programs for DOS lack - FTP client.
Obviously, there's a bunch of people craving for such a program - Anyone know a DOS FTP Client with GUI or shell

From what I can see, neither of the two Win32 ports (the one with HX DOS, and the one without) has that feature.

On the other hand, there's an FTP client in FAR.

So, is it possible to run FAR via HX DOS ?
And does HX DOS support networking?

IIRC, MC didn't add an FTP client until much later, so that makes sense.

Grzyb wrote on 2025-04-10, 18:52:

And does HX DOS support networking?

There are indications in the source code that it does, via WATTCP.

I have so far strongly preferred Volkov Commander because:
* It pretty much works on any machine a DOS can run on
* It's super small (... and FAST!)
* It has built in editor including HEX mode
* It can delete folders with content

At least one of the mentioned points will pretty much eliminate every other alternative.

Grzyb wrote on 2025-04-10, 18:52:

So, is it possible to run FAR via HX DOS ?

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