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Microsoft open-sources earliest DOS source code found

Microsoft has open-sourced what it says is the earliest discovered DOS source code, dating to before its purchase of 86-DOS.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: Open-sourcing of the earliest discovered DOS source code
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
Sources (1): Ars Technica

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