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    operating system.. confusedddd

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dani_boy, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. dani_boy

    dani_boy Newbie

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    hy...
    is their any disadvantage or advantage of notebook having primary operating system DOS rather than windows 7??????
     
    dani_boy, Mar 23, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I suck at trying to explain things, but I'll give it a shot. DOS is barely an operating system which could be used today... It only has one user, no multi-tasking and is all command. While Windows 7 includes a lovely GUI (Graphical User Interface) and allows you to do so much more.

    (Told you I suck!)

    You can check out this for more info:
    Windows Vs. MS DOS | eHow.com
     
    Joel, Mar 23, 2012
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  4. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    buy whatever is cheaper and if you choose DOS install OS which code you already have (from broken laptops or just old laptop which you won't use.)
     
    James D, Mar 23, 2012
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    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Oh yes, I forgot to mention that. ;)

    For example, if you choose DOS, you can go onto Amazon or whatever and buy an OEM copy, however, it will be locked to your system.
     
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    With DOS you can play awesome games like Jazz Jackrabbit.
     
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    Guess one wonders why the OP wants to go back to the 60's in operating systems. Dbase3 maybe?
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Mar 26, 2012
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    80's and early 90's ;) . OP could be needing something like multiuser DR-DOS for a point of sales system or HVAC controller. or may need MS-DOS for running or porting legacy applications. we recently had DOS 6.22 on a system to recover 20 year old corperate data from 80MB tapes. Just because its Old dont mean its dead

    go look in hopsitals and large buildings with complex HVAC systems .... DOS and UNIX everywhere

    To the OP if you know how to setup multiboots its not an issue.

    just for fun
    http://www.geekosystem.com/computer-upgraded-every-version-windows/
     
    KCETech1, Mar 26, 2012
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