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Windows is the operating system that Microsoft developed to replace DOS, which it had developed. Windows XP is a later but not latest version of Windows. All the Windows operating systems provided wysiwyg, or "what you see is what you get" which was already available on Apple computers. This means that the screen looks a lot like the file will look in print, even with the right type fonts. DOS merely put the text onscreen in plain format.
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What are the differences Between MS Dos and Windows?
Well, with MS-DOS the user communicates directly to operating system by using a variety of commands that can perform tasks and actions. MS-Windows is graphical, to navigate the operating system you click different parts such as the taskbar, desktop icons to access certain parts of the operating system. Intergration: MS-DOS can be accessed through a Windows based operating system by going to 'command promt' or 'CMD.exe'
Differences between MS-DOS and Unix in networking?
MS-DOS was not designed for networking, and doses not come with any tools to do so by default.
What was the last version of MS-DOS?
MS-DOS 6.22 was the last stand-alone version of MS-DOS. Some believed that MS-DOS 7.0 was the last version of MS-DOS since Windows 95 reported MS-DOS as MS-DOS 7.0. However, this was just a shell in Windows and not a stand-alone version of MS-DOS.
Where can you download MS-DOS 8?
Technically speaking, there is no MS-DOS 8. MS-DOS 6.22 was the last version of MS-DOS released as a separate product. Future updates to MS-DOS were bundled with Windows. You can create a basic MS-DOS boot disk that is branded as being "MS-DOS 8" by formatting a floppy with the Startup disk option in Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. These are not typically considered "full" versions of MS-DOS, because they lack many of the programs conatined in 6.22 and prior.
Can you run ms-dos in Windows 98?
Not all but most DOS software can run on Windows 98..
What is the precursor of Windows?
MS DOS came before windows.
What is better Ms Dos or Windows 7?
windows 7
Is msdos now obsolete?
Pretty much yes, up until Windows XP there were versions of Windows that ran "on top" of MS-DOS, but XP (based on Windows NT) removed that requirement. MS-DOS sort of lives on as the Windows command prompt which supports most of the MS-DOS commands and allows people to run MS-DOS programs.
What is the process of carrying out command?
in windows 98 its start,run,command. or you can boot into ms-dos by going to start,shutdown,restart into ms-dos.
Which is best dos or windows?
Windows is better than DOS in many ways 1. Windows is graphical user interface while DOS is command line interface. 2. Windows has more security than DOS. 3. Windows supports a large number of applications and utilities that are not supported by DOS. 4. Windows is more user friendly and widely accepted. 5. Windows allows easy networking and network mapping. 6. Windows allows interactive troubleshooting. 7. Windows uses hybrid kernel while DOS uses monolithic kernel. 8. Windows (Xp onwards) supports plug and play devices while DOS doesnt. The list is endless.
What are some names of operating system software?
MS DOS 3.0 MS DOS 4.0 MS DOS 5.0 Windows 3.0 Windows 3.1 Windows 3.11/For Workgroups Windows95 Windows98 Windows NT 5.0 Windows 2000 WIndows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X Linux Unix
How do you start in MS-DOS mode?
Windows 2000, XP, and Vista do not have a "DOS mode." To start Windows 95 and 98 in MS-DOS mode, press F8 when the splash screen appears. Then select "Start computer in MS-DOS mode" from the list.
