Figured out how to install #OWBasic (a #Basic implementation) onto my #PocketViewer ! Turns out the PV application manager errors I was getting were misleading. The import function doesn't seem to work, but I can upload files to the device just fine.
So now I have the interpreter, a reference browser, and the OWB reference docs all on the PV.  !
And I won't need the Windows 98 machine after all and can continue developing under Wine.
#theWorkshop
At least I learned a few things about Windows 98 and DOS today. But I'm definitely glad I don't have to use the old Pentium II machine.