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		nubinetwork on April 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Run Linux Programs on DOS It's always been backwards, including its predecessor, Windows Services for UNIX.

miah_ on April 23, 2023 [–]

When they released a product for UNIX servers they didn't even mention Windows. "Advanced File and Print Services for UNIX". If you wanted to run a WindowsNT Domain on a UNIX (SCO) server while ignoring SAMBA you forked out tons of cash (per seat) to license this software.

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