Disk Operation System

(DOS)
MUNTAZIR KHAN
Introduction
 DOS was a single-user and single-tasking operating system, which  meant that only
one program could be run at a time by a single user.
 Microsoft DOS (Disk Operating System) is a command line user
interface (means - there was no mouse, no menus, or any graphical
components).
 MS-DOS 1.0 was released in 1981 for IBM computers and the
latest version of MS-DOS is MS-DOS 6.22 released in 1994.
 While MS-DOS is not commonly used by itself today, it still can
be accessed from Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vistas or Windows 7 by clicking Start / Run and typing command or CMD
in Windows NT, 2000 or XP.
PURPOSE OF DOS

  DOS has hidden power, because with DOS we can interact more
directly with the components of the computer than we can with
more modern operating systems. By this power that makes it
valuable to know DOS today.
 The majority of computer users today use graphical systems, but
users of Windows, for instance, have the ability to interact with the
computer through DOS to do things, which are difficult or impossible to accomplish
through the graphical interface.
Advantages

 Will run on a much smaller system. (ENTIRE OS can be placed on a SINGLE

MODERN ROM chip!) 
 Gives more "direct" control of the processes. 
 Because of smaller size will "boot" much faster than ANY windows version. 
 Is easier to write "special purpose" programs for, so long as they don't require
"fancy" graphics. 
Disadvantages

 Very few "new" programs available, therefore  need to be able to write programs
in many cases. 
 Not nearly as fancy in the graphics department. 
 Not compatible with current "browsers" and most internet.