wget -r -l1 -np -nd -A "*.img" https://ds.archive.org/download/<collection-name>/ (Replace <collection-name> with the actual item identifier, e.g., msdos_shareware_games .) ds.archive.org is a hidden-in-plain-sight resource for retro computing enthusiasts, digital archivists, and emulation users. It provides direct, raw access to millions of disk images from the Internet Archive’s software collection. While not intended for casual browsing, it is invaluable for anyone needing original, unmodified vintage software media.
ds.archive.org stands for "Disk Images" or "Digital Store" archive. It is a dedicated section of the Internet Archive (archive.org) that stores and serves raw, bit-for-bit copies of old storage media — mostly floppy disks, but also CD-ROMs, hard drives, and cartridge-based media. ds archive.org
Bookmark the item page on archive.org — the ds. links are generated per file and may change if the item is re-uploaded. wget -r -l1 -np -nd -A "*