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Does the DOS 6.22 we use now (that is, pure DOS) mean PC-DOS? Some brand-name machines came with DOS 7.0 floppy disk software—what DOS system is that? Is it an upgraded version of DOS 6.22? Please help explain it, experts. Thanks!
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The DOS made by IBM is called PC-DOS. When people generally say DOS (if not specifically indicated), they usually mean the MS-DOS made by Microsoft. The last commercial DOS released by Microsoft was MS-DOS 6.22. Versions after 6.22 were all made to serve 9X; they were not standalone DOS. Microsoft has already abandoned development and upgrades for DOS and 95.