[CQ-Contest] MasterBooter V3.4 software

[kd4d@comcast.net]

Hi Jim:

This looks like just a boot loader.  You still need to repartition the
disk to allow the installation of DOS.  You can do the same things
this does, mainly, with a free program called GAG.

For fairly detailed directions on how to set up a dual boot system
with DOS and WindowsXP, without destroying the WindowsXP
system, see http://k1ea.com/hints/
"Dual Boot Real DOS on Windows XP".  This shows you how
to do this using free tools (free as in "free beer").

All of my machines boot DOS and Windows XP (and Linux also,
but that is another story).  I have never had to reinstall
Windows XP, just shrink the partition containing it.

This is pretty straightforward but a bit involved.

Let me know if you have any questions.

73,

Mark, KD4D


> This software program may be a relatively easy solution for those who want to 
> use
> a DOS based contesting program with their Windows OS PC. Up to 8 operating 
> systems
> are possible with the registered version without the hassle of boot disks. Here 
> is a brief description:
> 
> MasterBooter is a boot manager which can be used to install and maintain more 
> operating systems on a PC. System names, passwords are customizable. You can set 
> the delay time, default system and beeping. It also has FAT hiding support, 
> partition protecting from unauthorized access and customizable menu colors. 
> Supports nearly all known operating systems, like Win9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003, DOS, 
> Linux, OS/2, BeOS, Solaris, FreeBSD and more. 
> 
> It is free to try and $20 to buy. I'm not in any way affiliated with this 
> product.
> 
> Details and downloads are available at:
> 
> http://www.masterbooter.com<http://www.masterbooter.com/>
> 
> Please type in the URL manually as my e-mail adds an HTML tag that won't allow 
> you to
> click on it directly.
> 
> 73, Jim, K1PX
> 
> K1PX at msn.com<mailto:K1PX at msn.com>
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