While the mentioned categories about networking DOS systems should cover most programs, there are a few exceptions. One of them is "Invisible LAN", (see: http://www.invisiblesoft.com/invlan/index.shtml) a NetWare-like DOS application that even comes with an own protocol called "TransBIOS". Another special solution for quick getting a network up and running are network bootdisks. They are able to work with a broad range of hardware and use multiple protocols. Bootdisks are mostly used for backup, restore and repair. They can be extremely helpful. Examples are: * Bart's Network Boot Disk, see: http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/network/ (*01). * Drivesnapshot (see: http://drivesnapshot.de/en/index.htm (*02)). * Netbootdisk (see: http://www.netbootdisk.com/ (*03)). The legal situation is unfortunate: Some packages seem to include files from MS client, while Microsoft's license does not allow such distribution. (*01) Link is no longer available, new link: https://web.archive.org/web/20080602204233/http://www.nu2.nu/ bootdisk/network/ (everything in ONE LINE, NO free space!) (*02) Link is still available, see also: https://web.archive.org/web/20220620143609/http://www.drivesnapshot. de/en/index.htm (everything in ONE LINE, NO free space!) (*03) Link is no longer available, new links: https://www.netbootdisk.com/floppy/ OR: https://web.archive.org/web/20211016094456/https://www.netbootdisk. com/floppy/ (everything in ONE LINE, NO free space!)
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