Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Upgrade Original in Big Box, 3 Disks & User Guide
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Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Upgrade Original in Big Box, 3 Disks & User Guide. Untested but in excellent condition all around.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Upgrade Original in Big Box 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
| media | 3.5" Floppy |
|---|---|
| edition | Upgrade |
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