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Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 8:41 PM UTC

shrubble wrote: post #6

sebazzz wrote: post #5

That's nice but you can't run the Web server in the background can you? So you need to terminate it to edit index.htm?

Could you use DesQView or similar to multi-task it?

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Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by bluedino » Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 8:42 PM UTC

sebazzz wrote: post #5

That's nice but you can't run the Web server in the background can you? So you need to terminate it to edit index.htm?

Microsoft Windows will let you multitask DOS applications

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by dang » Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 8:47 PM UTC

(sort of) related ongoing thread:

DOS on Dope: The last MVC web framework you'll ever need (2010) - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38706483 - Dec 2023 (18 comments)

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by k8svet » Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 8:53 PM UTC

So, someone needs to integrate this with https://github.com/MatthewCroughan/NixThePlanet, of course.

("Run macOS, Windows and more via a single Nix command, or simple nixosModules", aka, declarative DOS VM images)

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by 1970-01-01 » Thu, Dec 21, 2023, 9:07 PM UTC

Gopher support?

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by LeonB » Fri, Dec 22, 2023, 12:42 AM UTC

thecodedmessage wrote: post #17

maximinus_thrax wrote: post #2

With no intention of one-upping the original post, people who find this enjoyable may also check out https://secretgeek.net/dod_intro

This can’t be actual DOS, can it? It’s running Windows batch files or something?

In my defence, Ruby on Rails contains no actual rubies or any actual rails.

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by maximinus_thrax » Fri, Dec 22, 2023, 1:43 AM UTC

LeonB wrote: post #26

thecodedmessage wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This can’t be actual DOS, can it? It’s running Windows batch files or something?

In my defence, Ruby on Rails contains no actual rubies or any actual rails.

Hey, I've been following your blog since forever. So happy to see you reply here.

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by mbbrutman » Fri, Dec 22, 2023, 2:14 AM UTC

Cute article, but I'm not quite sure how you missed the mTCP HTTPServ program ...

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by maximinus_thrax » Fri, Dec 22, 2023, 2:23 AM UTC

thecodedmessage wrote: post #17

maximinus_thrax wrote: post #2

With no intention of one-upping the original post, people who find this enjoyable may also check out https://secretgeek.net/dod_intro

This can’t be actual DOS, can it? It’s running Windows batch files or something?

> This can’t be actual DOS, can it?

Not with that attitude it can't.

Re: How to run a DOS-based web server

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Post by LeonB » Fri, Dec 22, 2023, 10:18 AM UTC

thecodedmessage wrote: post #17

maximinus_thrax wrote: post #2

With no intention of one-upping the original post, people who find this enjoyable may also check out https://secretgeek.net/dod_intro

This can’t be actual DOS, can it? It’s running Windows batch files or something?

Each time DoD pops up, someone questions the authenticity of the `dos` label — and I remain unsure of the correct response.

I think for now I’ll say —

If you believe a more authentic DoD can be created, I agree and I’ll be its first fan. I’m at the point where I think — if it’s worth being pointed out then it’s worth implementing. Bring it!!