MS-DOS Disk and ROM Versions

There is no more widely used, thoroughly tested operating system than Microsoft¦s MS-DOS*. For well over a decade the standard OS for desktop computers, MS-DOS has grown in performance, features, and capability. AnnaSoft provides technical support and advice for assistance in choosing the best version for your application, and embedding DOS for more compact implementations. AnnaSoft sells and licenses all versions of the MS-DOS Operating System to the embedded market.
Depending on the functions Intel users will want their systems support, AnnaSoft can help designers determine which version of MS-DOS will best suit their functionality as well as resource requirements. AnnaSoft can help designers choose between Disk and ROM versions of DOS as well as offer advice on what files can be eliminated to help conserve valuable memory space.
ROM versions of MS-DOS actually execute in ROM. ROM versions of MS-DOS treat ROM as a physical drive, eliminating the need for a floppy or hard disk. An MS-DOS ROM operating system is the ideal operating system for embedded or diskless computers. It lets you use a wealth of DOS-based tools to quickly develop systems that store data and applications without the need for rotating media. Systems that use MS-DOS ROM Version are quieter and because they run from ROM, alteration or virus contamination problems are eliminated.
Disk and ROM versions are available in Development Kits, which include comprehensive instructions, master diskettes, source code for IO.SYS and other files, and 10 production licenses. Licensing MS-DOS from AnnaSoft couldn¦t be easier. Simply contact us and we will send or fax you a five page license agreement. Your order will be processed when the executed agreement is returned. AnnaSoft can issue licenses as often as needed, although larger, less-frequent orders result in a lower price.