windows xp

xantha88 · 11-26-2004, 09:36 AM

i have xp but how do u can in the dos mode i have a dell computer
and do anyone know if i can run linux beside it (whit virtual pc)???

xantha88

Watzzupp · 11-26-2004, 01:24 PM

windows xp is based on windows NT which is completely DOS free(except Command of coarse.)
As for linux you either need another haddrive or partion the primary one
Hope i helped-
good luck

**Praetor** · 11-26-2004, 02:54 PM

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i have xp but how do u can in the dos mode i have a dell computer

There is a command prompt available in WindowsXP. Start --> Run --> cmd

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windows xp is based on windows NT which is completely DOS free(except Command of coarse.)

Just so you know, Command.com and DOS are virtually synonomous.

**SFR** · 11-26-2004, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetor

There is a command prompt available in WindowsXP. Start --> Run --> cmd

Just so you know, Command.com and DOS are virtually synonomous.

The last commercial version of DOS (6.22) was released in 1994 since then, MS-DOS and the command.com have been your only access to a DOS-like environment. DOS is a very powerful high level language OS (I know sounds funny.. but it is) the command.com you see in XP is very, very, very,very, very,very,very,very limited.

If you want to install linux and partition you drive (if your primary is not already taking up the entire disk), when your computer boots get into your CMOS settings and change the boot order to start with the CD-ROM, put in the linux cd and go through the steps.

Or buy another Hard Drive.

xantha88 · 11-29-2004, 08:47 AM

thanx u very much

**Praetor** · 11-29-2004, 11:02 AM

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The last commercial version of DOS (6.22) was released in 1994 since then, MS-DOS and the command.com have been your only access to a DOS-like environment. DOS is a very powerful high level language OS (I know sounds funny.. but it is) the command.com you see in XP is very, very, very,very, very,very,very,very limited.

Oh im quite aware although the nifty thing about the MS OS Dev philosophy is that there is damn near full backwards compatability at the core ... whether that compatability is trickled out to the end applications is another issue but the stuff is designed to work fully backwards ... also do note that I said "synonomous", rather than "equivalent"

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Or buy another Hard Drive.

Aye thats what i did .. hate them dual/multi boots

xantha88 · 12-01-2004, 11:43 AM

Lol :d :d :d

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