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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the DOS operating system, specifically focusing on its various versions, requirements, and features. Participants seek clarification on the differences between PC-DOS and MS-DOS, as well as general information for a report on the topic.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help gathering information for a report on the DOS operating system and its requirements.
  • Several participants inquire whether the original poster (OP) is referring to PC-DOS or MS-DOS, noting the historical context of DOS systems.
  • Some participants assert that PC-DOS and MS-DOS are essentially the same, while others clarify that they were produced by different companies (IBM and Microsoft, respectively) and have distinct characteristics.
  • One participant mentions that early versions of MS-DOS could run on non-PC compatible hardware, suggesting a change in compatibility with later versions.
  • Another participant highlights that DOS was primarily a command-line interface without a graphical user interface (GUI), and questions the OP about the specific details needed for their report.
  • There is a suggestion to conduct web searches for more information, including a link to a Wikipedia page on MS-DOS.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between PC-DOS and MS-DOS, with some asserting they are the same while others emphasize their differences. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific details and requirements of DOS.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference the historical development of DOS and its evolution, but there are no settled definitions or comprehensive details provided about the operating system's requirements.

Isuru cha
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I have a report for complete about DOC operating system and their requirements t,
but i haven't good source for collected details please help my my friend,
 
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Did you mean PC-DOS or MS-DOS, or perhaps DOS going back ot the days of the IBM 360?

You can do a web search to find information about DOS, the requirements, and the features supported by DOS.
 
rcgldr said:
Did you mean PC-DOS or MS-DOS ...


What's the difference? I think that's just two names for the same thing, no?
 
rcgldr said:
Did you mean PC-DOS or MS-DOS

phinds said:
What's the difference? I think that's just two names for the same thing, no?
One was produced by IBM for their PC machines, and the other was produced by Microsoft. They are similar but not the same. I don't recall any specific differences off the top of my head, but a search on Wikipedia or elsewhere would point them out.

To the OP: The acronym was DOS, not Dos or DOC.
 
Mark44 said:
One was produced by IBM for their PC machines, and the other was produced by Microsoft. They are similar but not the same. I don't recall any specific differences off the top of my head, but a search on Wikipedia or elsewhere would point them out.

To the OP: The acronym was DOS, not Dos or DOC.

Hm ... the way I heard it, IBM outsourced the OS to what became Microsoft and allowed them to use it with other machines without modification.

EDIT: Ah ... it did in fact start out exactly as I remembered, but they did go their separate ways after a while, so you're right.
 
Isuru cha said:
requirements
Some early versions of MSDOS such as 2.11 or before, could run on non PC compatable hardware. I think this changed with version 3.0.
 
I want to details about MS-DOS operating system,
 
Isuru cha said:
I want to details about MS-DOS operating system,

It was command prompt, wasn't it? No GUI. What specific details do you require for your report?

DOS was the background of future OS's wasn't it? Except to replace command prompt, there was graphical interface in lieu. But in the background it was really just DOS?
 
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Isuru cha said:
I have a report for complete about DOC operating system and their requirements t,
but i haven't good source for collected details please help my my friend,

https://www.google.com/search?q=wiki+msdos

If that doesn't provide enough information then please provide more specific questions.
 

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