DOS ain't dead

Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS (Developers)

posted by Guti , 04.05.2025, 08:34

It seems the topic is getting some interest again. So find below some additional details.

Reviewing installer data at PB35.pbz only 3 files were updated after 1997: PBINST.EXE, PB.EXE and README.TXT.



README is updated as well as stated updated documentation.




EXE files for PB.EXE are a few bytes larger.




When requested, I got the following email. It was free, but not redistributable.

Temporarily – while we are working through GDPR issues on the main site, I can do this. The link below is temporary and will be removed, so please do not share.

The terms as listed on our website for PB/DOS are as follows:
° This is now an unsupported product.
° There is still a PowerBASIC for DOS sub-forum on the PowerBASIC peer support forum, but we will not provide technical support for the product.
° This product is not freeware. You may not distribute it to others.
° You agree to abide by the legal version of the license agreement (attached to this email).
° This is still a licensed product, but provided by request at no cost.
° If you are asked about this product – direct people to email support@powerbasic.com for more information.
http://gazette.powerbasic.com/downloads/4N16R1B4/SetupDOS.exe

Use this serial number for installation: XXXXXX

---
Visit my personal blog at https://www.javiergutierrezchamorro.com

Complete thread:

• Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - rr, 16.03.2019, 19:33 (Developers)
  • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Guti, 17.03.2019, 06:49
    • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Laaca, 17.03.2019, 07:19
      • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Rugxulo, 18.03.2019, 09:44
    • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Guti, 31.03.2019, 10:59
      • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Guti, 04.05.2025, 08:34
        • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - rr, 04.05.2025, 11:19
  • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - Rugxulo, 18.03.2019, 09:37
    • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - marcov, 21.03.2019, 12:03
  • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - DosWorld, 24.03.2019, 15:33
  • Getting PowerBASIC 3.5 for DOS - rr, 14.04.2019, 22:28