Differences between Ms-Windows & Disk Operating System

Ms-Windows

1. There are icons
2. Uses both the Mouse & Keyboard as Input devices.
3. There is use of Menus.
4. User-friendly.
5. Windows fully supports networking.
6. Requires a computer with high memory size.
7. Windows can support DOS, i.e. it is possible to run DOS-based programs in Windows.
8. Uses Multi-coloured screen.
9. It is a Multi-user OS.
10. It is a multi-tasking OS, i.e. can support more than 1 program at a time.
11. Comes in different versions.
12. Uses folders for storage of files.

MS-DOS

1. No Icons
2. Only the Keyboard is used as Input device.
3. It is command-based.
4. Not user-friendly.
5. DOS cannot support networking.
6. Uses less memory compared to Windows.
7. DOS cannot support Windows, i.e. it is not possible to run Window-based programs in MS-DOS.
8. Uses monochrome (1 coloured) screen.
9. It is a single-user OS.
10. It is a single-tasking OS, i.e. can only support one program at a time.
11. MS-DOS is an operating system by itself.
12. Uses Directories to organize files.