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Albert – Vic's answer that he can't run DOS applications under UNIX is incorrect. Micro Design International supports CD-ROMs under AIX, DOS, Novell 386 and UNIX (AT&T, Interactive and SCO). For UNIX and Novell 386, we create something called a file set. A file set is a file which translates from the CD-ROM file system (either ISO 9660 or High Sierra) to native operating system. On feature that we have when using UNIX is the ability to create a DOS file system. This file system can be mounted onto the UNIX environment and access under DOS emulators, e.g. VP/ix. The only problem is if the application on the CD-ROM tries to use the MSDOS Extensions or access a DOS device driver. Since the CD-ROM isn't really running under DOS, but a DOS emulator, then it will not function. For further information, please contact us at 407-677-8333. -> Eric