02 February 2011

MS-DOS

Remember MS-DOS 5? 6? 6.22?

What are the difference between those 3 versions?

To my experience, here's what i've learned:

5.0
- Introduction to QBasic Editor (with examples like GORILLA.BAS) and DOSShell.

6.0
- Introduction to Microsoft Anti-Virus, ScanDisk and Doublespace (disk compression tool).
- Improved version of QBasic with better interface for editor.

6.22
- Introduction to VSafe, MemMaker, Defragmentation Tool and Microsoft Backup
- Re-introduction to disk compression tool (DriveSpace)


Pictured below are actual features which i owned from our deceased PC (thank god i made a backup). Bring back memories...

I used Oracle VM Virtualbox to boot DOS 6.22 and install everything.
There is another computer emulation software called Virtual PC by Microsoft.


MS-Defrag


MS-MemMaker


MS-DriveSpace


MS-Anti Virus


If you like retro, these sites may be good for you:

Bootdisk.com
Allbootdisks.com

They don't includes above mentioned features, but you may google it on your own.

EUL Level : LEVEL 4

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