The Multi-Boot Odyssey: Delving into the Protocol Labyrinth

Delving into the Protocol Labyrinth

The quest for multi-boot mastery continues, and the finish line seems tantalisingly close. After a week of dedicated tinkering, I'm on the verge of sharing a sneak peek at my meticulously crafted AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files – the secret sauce that will orchestrate the smooth booting of this vintage operating system menagerie.

However, a pesky error has thrown a wrench into the works. The culprit? A missing file – PROTMAN.SYS – the enigmatic "Protocol Manager" for the TCP/IP stack I'm aiming to use.

This, my friends, is where the rabbit hole truly begins. My research suggests that PROTMAN.SYS resides on the elusive "DOS 6.22 Supplemental Disk," a relic from a bygone era. Thankfully, the digital archaeologists of the internet have unearthed an image of this very disk, offering a glimmer of hope.

The Thrill of the Hunt (and the Frustration of Legacy Software)

This hunt for the missing protocol manager is both exhilarating and frustrating. The thrill of unearthing a long-lost software artifact is undeniably exciting. But the frustration of navigating the arcane world of legacy software configuration can be equally potent.

A Beacon of Hope (and a Promise of Progress)

Despite the challenges, the discovery of the DOS 6.22 Supplemental Disk image fuels my optimism. With any luck, this missing piece will be the key to unlocking the full potential of my multi-boot system.

Stay tuned for the next chapter in this adventure! I'll keep you updated on my progress with PROTMAN.SYS and hopefully, the triumphant unveiling of my meticulously crafted boot configuration files. The journey may be long, but the potential rewards – a seamlessly functioning multi-boot paradise – are most definitely worth the chase.