Donations: why Abandonware DOS needs support
Abandonware DOS is a free service, born from my passion for old PC games for DOS and Windows. However, there are costs to sustain. If you're wondering how to help, well, you can donate a few bucks using PayPal.
I use the money to:
- pay hosting and server costs: AbandonwareDOS uses two distinct hosting services: one for the site and one for hosting games
- replace faulty hardware (I'm not spending anything on new hardware... I mean, old games can run on an old PC, right?)
- get help from translators (being italian, sometimes I need professional help...)
Features I'm working on
ONGOING:
- adding manuals, walkthroughs, maps
- adding DOS and Windows games still missing on Abandonware DOS
- fixing bugs and making the whole site better looking and easier to navigate
- adding info about which executable to run for playing games
PLANNED:
- overhaul of the multiplayer tag system
- adding DataTables plug-in to some sections
- rethink the Retro Remakes section
- fix the pdf downloads
- add bigger download files (ISO images, etc.)
DONE (IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO):
- redone the companies and designers pages
- rework of the "play DOS games in your browser" functionality
- revamped the collecting games page
- a most downloaded games chart
- advanced search using the search box
- overhaul of the company sections: developers, publishers, designers
- make Abandonware DOS responsive
- fixed how the screenshots are shown
- play DOS games in a browser section
- a video games awards section