What Does DOS Stand For?
DOS stands for Disk Operating System
DOS, or Disk Operating System, refers to a family of operating systems that manage disk storage and provide a user interface for file management and task execution. Originally designed for personal computers, DOS enables users to interact with the hardware through command-line interfaces, facilitating the execution of programs and the organization of files. It played a pivotal role in the history of computing by laying the groundwork for more advanced operating systems.
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Added on 7th September 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym