Question

Q.2.A) Write any three differences between DOS and WINDOWS.
Q.2.B) Write the command for the following in DOS:-
i) Create a file.
ii) To see the contents of a drive or directory width wise.
iii) Delete a directory
iv) To copy a file.​

Answer 1

Answer:

2A

• Dos is only single tasking while Windows is multitasking.
• Dos is based on plain interface while Windows is based on Graphical user interface (GUI).
• Dos is difficult to learn and understand while Windows is easy to learn and understand.
• Dos is less preferable by users while Windows is more preferable operating system.
• Limited users can work on dos while in Windows there are many users.

2B

Create a file.--> cd(create directory)

Dir command is used for listing files and directories

Delete a directory-->rmdir

To copy a file.​--> xcopy

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