DOS CONNECTION: Running PC-Compatible Programs On The HP 95LX

Mark discusses how to check to see if a program that runs on an IBM compatible PC will work on the 95LX. He also describes procedures for customizing DOS programs for the 95LX, and lists DOS programs that will run on the 95LX.

By Mark Scardina

We first introduced a chart of DOS programs compatible with the HP 95LX on page 20 of the Fall, 1991 issue of The HP Palmtop Paper. This month I'll expand on it, but first I'll discuss the procedure for customizing programs that run on IBM PC compatible computers so that they will work on the 95LX.

95LX Has Limited PC Compatibility

Checking a Program's Compatibility

Eliminating Unnecessary Files

Configuring a Program for the HP 95LX

Testing the Program on the 95LX

Keyboard Can Limit Usability of a Program

Compressing Files to Save Disk Space

Running the Program from System Manager