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> Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:38:12 -0700
> From: Louis Santillan <lpsantil AT gmail DOT com>
> 
> I've noticed most people have moved on from using DOS to build the official
> ports.  Some use various Windows versions, others use Linux.  To that end,
> I don't want to lose the ability to "self-host" on DOS.  When others have
> used Windows, which win32 tools have you used?
> 
> I was thinking of attempting to use HX-DOS Extender and either CygWin or
> MinGW to rebuild 2.04.  Anybody have suggestions, guides, etc.?

You don't need any cross-building environment, as long as you use
Windows XP or older, and don't use 64-bit versions of Windows.  DOS
programs simply run as is.