MS DOS – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Computer & Information Technology” prescribed by the BNMC for B.Sc. in Nursing Science & Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery students. We tried to accommodate the latest information and topics.
This book is an examination setup according to the teachers’ lectures and examination questions. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourished. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
MS DOS
Definition of MS-DOS:
MS-DOS is a discontinued operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft. Collectively, MS-DOS, it’s rebranding as IBM PC DOS, and some operating systems attempting to be compatible with MS-DOS, are sometimes referred to as “DOS”.
Difference between MS-DOS & MS-Windows:
| Traits | DOS | Windows |
| 1. Definition | DOS (Disk Operating System) are simple text command operating systems that were popular from 1981 to 1995. | Windows is a range of graphical interface operating systems that are developed and sold by Microsoft. |
| 2. GUI | DOS used a text based interface that required text and codes to operate | Windows uses graphics, images and text. |
| 3. Input System | Text is used as the basic input system commands. | Uses a mouse for all operating system input. |
| 4. Multitasking | DOS is unable to run multiple processes at the same time. | Windows is a multitasking operating system; allowing more than one process to work simultaneously. |
| 5. Storage Size | The highest amount of storage size available is 2GB. | Window systems offer storage space up to 2 terabyte. |
6. Demands on System | Booting up system is DOS is less demanding on the CPU. | Booting up Windows is more demanding on the CPU. |
| 7. Registry and Swap Files | DOS uses a directory system, where all the files are contained within a particular directory or a subdirectory. | Windows uses a different registry compared to DOS, making it difficult to manually delete programs. |
| 8. Current Uses | More ideally used for enclos prototyping, testing, and most making automated systems. | Used worldwide as the most popular operating system. |
| 9. Price | DOS is free | Windows is costly |
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