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What was the original name of MS-DOS before Microsoft purchased it?
How was the original MS-DOS known before it was acquired by Microsoft?
What type of interface does MS-DOS use for users to interact with the system?
In which year was the first version of MS-DOS shipped?
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What was the main design feature of MS-DOS that allowed it to run on various 8086 family computers?
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Which MS-DOS version was the first to include local area network support?
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Which MS-DOS version added support for larger hard drives up to 2 Gb?
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In which MS-DOS version was GW-BASIC replaced with Microsoft QBasic?
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Which MS-DOS version was the last standalone release by Microsoft?
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In which version of Windows was MS-DOS 8.0 included?
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Study Notes
MS-DOS History and Development
- Original name of MS-DOS was "86-DOS" before Microsoft acquired it.
- First version of MS-DOS was shipped in 1981.
- MS-DOS features a command-line interface, allowing users to interact via typed commands rather than graphical elements.
Design and Compatibility
- Main design feature enabling MS-DOS to run on various 8086 family computers was its simplicity and minimal hardware requirements.
Updates and New Features
- The first version of MS-DOS to include local area network support was MS-DOS 3.0.
- MS-DOS 4.0 added support for larger hard drives, accommodating sizes up to 2 GB.
- GW-BASIC was replaced with Microsoft QBasic starting from MS-DOS 5.0.
- Last standalone release by Microsoft was MS-DOS 6.22.
Integration with Windows
- MS-DOS 8.0 was included with Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME).
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Description
Test your knowledge about the history and functionality of MS-DOS, the operating system developed by Microsoft. Learn about its origins, licensing, and command line interface. Explore how MS-DOS was designed to run on various 8086 family computers.
