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DOS stands for disk operating systems and is one of the original operating systems that use a basic command line. A popular system in the early 1980’s to mid 1990’s; the system had a unique structure including the command line interface, directory structure and version information.
While early Microsoft Windows systems ran on DOS, there was a decline in use by PC users however there has been a continued use in systems such as FreeDOS, DR-DOS, ROM-DOS, PTS-DOS and REAL/32.
DOS commands a super simple to use and remember and it has over the years been a reliable and stable operating systems for users and developers. All modern versions of Windows use DOS as the underlying operating system, due to its reliable and simple to use functions and the lack of space required should individuals be working on a slow computer with limited memory space.
DOS commands cover common tasks that are built into the command bar, there are dozens of commands ranging from DIR to SORT, right through to TYPE and SET which are all used to provide clear commands for functions within the operating system.
Benefits of using DOS for business include:
The operating system will run on smaller systems and computers with limited memory
Provides direct control of all processes in the operating system
The system will boot faster than any Windows equivalent system
Simple to write commands that are easy to understand
Use older computer systems which fail to run on modern operating systems
DOS operating systems can be used for a range of business processes and is a suitable operating system for businesses and individuals who are looking for a straightforward and traditional system that focuses on simple commands without the full source code of modern operating systems.
While there are a range of shiny new operating systems that have taken the world by storm, sometime simple is best and there are a range of features for DOS that developers have outlined which benefit the user’s productivity.
Features for users of DOS include:
Limited graphical user interface allows more processing power and memory for the operating system and applications
Reduced safety mechanisms mean developers can write simple commands with ease
Due to the operating system being legacy software, there are plenty of compatible free software options for users
Simple processes with no ability to multitask, meaning that you don’t have dozens of windows open and programs running
If you’re looking for a DOS developer who understand how to write commands for DOS, you can find an array of suitable freelancers available with the skill set you need on Freelancer.com.
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