[Ham-Computers] Will "DOS" programs run in 32 bit Win-7?

[Philip (KO6BB)]

Hi,
I have two "DOS" programs that are absolutely essential here.  One is the 
"RF Toolbox" which I frequently use for calculating tuned circuits and so 
forth.  The other one is "Log-EQF" DOS version in which I've modified the DX 
countries list etc for use with my NDB (longwave beacon) DXing hobby.  With 
over 12,000 beacon logs going back to 1999, I'm NOT ready to drop the 
program.  YES, I can export the log as an ADIF file and import into another 
logging program, but have NOT found another program that works as well for 
this particular 'oddball' application.

BOTH DOS programs work well in 32 Bit versions of XP and Vista, and 
(obviously) won't run in the 64 bit versions.

My question is this.  I know that XP probably WON'T be supported much longer 
since both Vista and Windows 7 is out (MS usually only supports the two most 
recent versions).  Does anyone know FOR SURE if the 32 bit version of 
Windows 7 will run DOS applications?  I'm asking because I'm considering 
buying the Windows 7 "Family Pack" with three licenses and upgrading this 
desktop (Intel 3.6GHz Dual Core P4 running XP Pro) and the two Acer laptops 
(both about a year old) running Vista Home Premium.  The two Acer laptops 
both have Intel Duo Core 2.2 GHz processors and either 3 or 4 GB RAM (wife's 
has Vista 64 bit and mine Vista 32 bit OS).

If it WILL run DOS, I'll probably wait about a month (maybe two) before 
actually purchasing Windows 7.

73 de Phil,  KO6BB
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