DOS ain't dead

I just had a crazy idea! Try a KVM on a DOS PC! (Users)

posted by WDA0208, 15.03.2025, 17:39

> I remembered, I have an
> ADDERLink® ipeps mini KVM device over there on the shelf! It's an entirely
> hardware solution to give a secure remote view and control of any computer,
> and OS as far as I can tell. Why not DOS??? Should work. I am going to give
> it a try!
>
> ~Bill

It worked! No problem at all. The KVM was already configured for my local network, so just hooked it up to the Zimaboard running FreeDOS and gave the DOS system a reboot. The KVM picked up the DOS video mode no problem and I have networked control of the system just like if I was sitting at it. Of course, that is entirely the point of any KVM.

I must emphasize that while it works GREAT, it is expensive. The fortunate thing is that I already had the ADDERLink ipeps KVM for another purpose. These units cost about $700, which is WAY more than the Zimaboard itself did. However, functionally it is perfect!

~Bill

Complete thread:

• I just had a crazy idea! Try a KVM on a DOS PC! - WDA0208, 15.03.2025, 05:37 (Users)
  • I just had a crazy idea! Try a KVM on a DOS PC! - WDA0208, 15.03.2025, 17:39
    • I just had a crazy idea! Try a KVM on a DOS PC! - WDA0208, 16.03.2025, 00:46