Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Microsoft open-sources MS-DOS 1.0, offering a rare look at PC history

This is a rare look at the tech giant's first operating system ...
TechSpot

MS-DOS 4.00 source code's sloppy Git dump breaks build and erases metadata

Facepalm: Microsoft deserves kudos for open-sourcing the MS-DOS 4.00 source code, shedding light on an important milestone in computing history. But the tech giant has bungled the release in a way ...
InfoQ

Microsoft and IBM Release MS-DOS 4.0’s Source Code under the MIT License

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...
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Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4.0 source code and floppy images through an open-source license

TL;DR: Microsoft will likely never release the original source code of Windows into the wild, but the company is clearly interested in sharing important episodes of its software development history.