DOS (Disk Operating System) is the most popular operating system before Windows.
As a single tasking operation system based on commands, it performs operations in non-graphical interface.
The most famous one is MS-DOS, now lets get to know it.
Before Windows appeared, the mainstream operating system was DOS.
From 1981 to 1995, DOS occupied a pivotal position in the IBM PC compatible machine market.
After launching the Windows 95, Microsoft announced that MS-DOS would no longer release the new version separately.
While Free-DOS etc., and other MS-DOS compatible DOS continue to develop.
DOS is a single user, single tasking, non-graphical command line operation system.
Most computer users are only familiar with how to navigate Microsoft Windows with the mouse.
Unlike Windows, MS-DOS uses MS-DOS commands for navigation.
Many enterprises and independent programmers still rely on DOS to deal with many embedded applications.
But MS-DOS continues to be used around the world and is responsible for many embedded applications.
How to Use DOS?
When Windows 95/Windows 98appeared, they were essentially based on DOS plus agraphical interface.
And in the Windows 2000/Windows XP series, DOS is transformed into an embedded subsystem.
On their desktop, DOS is equivalent to a command console that can input commands.
Sometimes, problems that cannot be handled by the desktop system can be transferred to the DOS window.
It is now pretty much hidden but it still exists.
What does DOS do?
The commander of the computer is DOS.
Of course, you become the commander-in-chief: you command the DOS to let the DOS manipulate the computer.
So, how to use DOS?
The basic idea is to get into the command prompt window and enter the DOS commands.
If you are using a Windows computer, you will need to manually launch a command prompt.
It can be accessed by typing Win button and R simultaneously.
