Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Operating System 3.5" Floppies & Guide x86-Based IBM PC
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Manufacturer description
Microsoft DOS 6.22 was the last standalone version from Microsoft. It was also the last from Microsoft to run on an 8088, 8086, or 286. This sale is for t hree installation 3.5" floppies and the distribution copy of the user's guide in very good condition.
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Operating System 3.5" Floppies & Guide… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| version | 6.22 |
|---|---|
| inclusions | guide |
| media_type | 3.5" floppy |
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Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Operating System 3.5" Floppies & Guide x86-Based IBM PC is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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