However, the hardware demands of
MS-DOS software are a mere fraction of those of Windows programs.
These agreements allegedly "tipped" the market in Microsoft's favor and led to the dominance of
MS-DOS as an operating system.
Both programs yielded 10 to 13 KB more memory with
MS-DOS version 5.0.
When offered for sale, the counterfeited software was easy to spot because Microsoft does not distribute the
MS-DOS as a retail product.
Roadnet's original
MS-DOS version makes these routing and tracking capabilities available to users at an affordable price, a Roadnet spokesperson says.
"We like the Sun386i because of its flexibility in working in both
MS-DOS and Unix operating systems, and because it can be linked easily with existing equipment," says Rick Schulze, CAD system manager.
The FDHD can also read and write to 3.5"
MS-DOS or OS/2 diskettes and, with the help of Apple File Exchange (part of System 6.0.2, which is shipped with the Mac IIx), can transfer files to Macintosh disks.
While enthusiasts may have enjoyed tinkering with the OS, Microsoft also mentions that the
MS-DOS Mobile preview is an essential download for Lumia phones.
This has been happening because the word 'get' still acts as a command from the pre-Windows world of
MS-DOS - where programmers type words such as 'copy' or "delete" to perform functions, News.com.au reported.
Microsoft's QBASIC, which comes with
MS-DOS, as well as many operating systems, is the preferred BASIC language here.
(You're supposed to have a valid licensed copy of
MS-DOS or Windows 95/98 to have the right to install QBasic, per Microsoft's Use of Software statement.)