
Surplus OS Ultimate
A downloadable operating system for Windows
Surplus OS Ultimate is a free operating system environment made in Batch (the Windows Command Prompt scripting language), complete with a BIOS and virtual machine infrastructure, such as a BIOS, and bootable media.
The system aims to be a fun gadget and "play thing" of sorts for anyone into vintage tech. Learn the very basics of coding in a simple environment, challenge your seasoned programming skills in a limited language, pen test, or revisit the early computer days!
Surplus OS Ultimate and it's virtual machine makes use of third-party code, ALL licenses and readmes are included near or next to those pieces of software, with an extra "Notice" text file, detailing changes made (if any), a link to the original work(s), links to the license (full and simple versions), and the full license as of the download of the software.
Surplus OS Ultimate is supported on Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) or higher, and partially supported on Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit).
Surplus OS Ultimate makes use of the following third-party software and\or code:
Updated | 15 days ago |
Status | In development |
Category | Tool |
Platforms | Windows |
Author | The Shaggy39 Studio |
Genre | Educational |
Tags | ascii, DOS, Moddable, Modular, Retro, Sandbox, Text based, Tutorial, User Interface (UI) |
Code license | GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL) |
Average session | A few seconds |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | High-contrast, Interactive tutorial |
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Install instructions
In order to protect against leaks and ensure a smooth release of the RTM (release to manufacturing), Revision 0 version of Surplus OS Ultimate, this preview requires a code on first boot. The code can be found here
Development log
- Pre-Release Preview 215 days ago
- Default System Info FixJan 15, 2025
- Public Themes Preview System ReleasedJan 13, 2025