Microsoft's new operating system reinvents MS-DOS for mobile

    Microsoft's new operating system reinvents MS-DOS for mobile

    Microsoft's new operating system reinvents MS-DOS for mobile


    Posted: 01 Apr 2015



    Microsoft's got a new classically simple mobile OS and it looks rather familiar... Microsoft has often been accused of not innovating enough in the mobile space but today, it is aiming to change this with its new productivity-focused MS-DOS Mobile operating system. Built upon the familiar interface of the DOS era - when Microsoft first reinvented productivity - MS-DOS Mobile comes with the classic C:/ Drive prompt and the ability to launch phone applications.

    MS-DOS Mobile preview is designed to run on Lumia smartphones and combines the touchscreen functions of Microsoft's current mobile range with the iconic simplicity of the DOS platform. As part of the preview, the Redmond-based company has ported several iconic DOS features, including:

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    Brink's Avatar Posted By: Brink
    01 Apr 2015


  1. Posts : 1,524
    Windows 10 Pro (32-bit) 16299.15
       #1

    If I had a phone which would run this (stupid Windows Phone 7.5... grrr! ) I'd be downloading this like a shot! :)
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  2. Posts : 4
    Windows 10 Home
       #2

    omg, never thought I'd hear a modem tone again....giggles...too fun! I really miss DOS.
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