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Operating Systems => IBM PC 16bit => DOS 5 (DR May 1990, MS June 1991) => Topic started by: chrisNova777 on January 03, 2017, 04:49:01 PM

Title: run DOS on a Nintendo Wii
Post by: chrisNova777 on January 03, 2017, 04:49:01 PM

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/find-6-wii-homebrew-solutions/
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/run-classic-dos-games-wii-dosbox/

its possible to use Nintendo Wii to run DOS

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Using DOSbox Wii

First things first: you’re going to need a USB keyboard in order to use DOSbox Wii. That’s because DOSbox Wii, like every version of DOSbox, by default presents you with a DOS prompt:

There’s no way around it: to use DOSbox Wii you’re going to need to learn the basics of the DOS prompt. DOSbox offers a great tutorial on their wiki; read it to get your bearings. It shouldn’t be a problem if you’re a longtime DOS user, however.

Those instructions teach you how to mount a drive. DOSbox Wii automatically mounts the “/DOSbox” folder on your Homebrew drive (the SD card or USB drive you run homebrew from) as “C”. For the sake of simplicity I recommend you put software you want to use there.

When you launch a program, the WiiMote will act as your mouse; you can also use a USB mouse, if you prefer. The Gamecube and classic controller are both supported as well. Check the DOSbox Wii page on WiiBrew.org for more information