Ask HN: Who's still keeping a DOS machine up because the business depends on it?
Do you currently work with or know anyone who is still using: * dBase/Clipper/CLARION/Paradox/other DOS RAD environments on period hardware to run business processes? * CNC mills/spectrometers/microscopes/other industrial instruments controlled by ISA cards (either bespoke or standards like GPIB)? * Anything with a parallel port dongle? If so, I'd be very interested in hearing your experience…
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