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MicroWeb 2.1 release and mTCP acceleration.
May 7th 2026
(language: English // Russian)
While progressive humanity is switching to quantum encryption, the retro community is proving that it is still too early to scrap the 16-bit code. In March-April 2026, two landmark updates were released for DOS-net lovers.
1. The MicroWeb graphical browser has been updated to version 2.1.
The author of jhhoward did the almost impossible — he provided stable support for modern TLS 1.3 protocols in a 16-bit environment. Older machines can now open protected resources directly.What's new: Added support for XMS memory (now the browser is not so cramped within 640 KB), optimized work with RAM and added simple file downloads.
Link to the project: github.com/jhhowa
rd/MicroWeb/releases/.
2. Update the mTCP (NetDrive) network stack.
On April 10, 2026, Michael Brutman released an experimental version of NetDrive, which, when connected to the Internet, works 2-3 times faster than previous builds. This greatly simplifies the use of remote disks on "iron" antiques.
Link to the project news: brutman.com.
Important nuances:
Processor: Intel 80486 and higher are recommended for comfortable work with TLS (encryption requires resources).
Memory: For MicroWeb 2.1, it is now highly desirable to have an XMS driver (HIMEM.SYS).
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