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disk operating system

 

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Noun disk operating system has 1 sense
  1. DOS, disk operating system - an operating system that is on a disk
    --1 is a kind of operating system, OS
    --1 has particulars: MS-DOS, Microsoft disk operating system

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Disk Operating System

Description:

A Disk Operating System (DOS) is a computer operating system that uses disk storage for file management and performs basic system functions. It typically provides a command-line interface for users to interact with the computer.

Senses:

Sense 1: A disk operating system that was widely used in personal computers during the 1980s and early 1990s, such as MS-DOS.

Example: MS-DOS provided the foundation for Windows operating systems.

Sense 2: Any computer operating system that primarily relies on disk-based storage for file management.

Example: The DOS-based operating system was known for its simplicity and efficiency.

Usage:

Disk Operating Systems were widely used before the introduction of more advanced graphical user interface (GUI) operating systems.

Many vintage computer enthusiasts still enjoy working with disk operating systems for nostalgic purposes.

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