86DOSkäyttöjärjestelmän

86DOSkäyttöjärjestelmä, also known as MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System), is a command-line operating system developed by Microsoft. It was originally created in 1981 by Tim Paterson of Seattle Computer Products, who based it on an earlier operating system called QDOS. Microsoft licensed the operating system from Seattle Computer Products and released it as MS-DOS. IBM then licensed MS-DOS from Microsoft for its first personal computer, the IBM PC.

MS-DOS became the dominant operating system for IBM PC compatible computers during the 1980s and early 1990s. Its success was largely due to its adoption by IBM and its widespread availability on a vast range of hardware. The operating system was known for its simple, text-based interface and its ability to run a wide variety of software applications. Early versions of MS-DOS included a command interpreter that allowed users to issue commands directly to the system, such as loading programs, managing files, and configuring hardware.

Over time, MS-DOS evolved through several versions, each introducing new features and improvements. These included support for larger storage devices, improved memory management, and enhanced networking capabilities. While MS-DOS was eventually superseded by graphical user interfaces like Microsoft Windows, it played a crucial role in the development of personal computing and laid the foundation for future operating systems. Many of the concepts and command structures introduced in MS-DOS continue to influence computing today.