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Keep in mind, [[POS_(Pong_Consoles)_CPUs_and_Other_Chips#x86_CPUs|Windows 31.0x/2x/3x]] were graphical user interfaces (GUIs) built on top of MS-DOS.x is not an operating system, its a program Those were the programs that runs a window manager on top of MS-DOS operating system. Many of the underlying device drivers and protocols had to be loaded in DOS for 3.11 to use them. On the other hand, [[Windows_95/98/ME_emulators|Windows 9x]] (95, 98, ME) were standalone operating systems with DOS compatibility mode. Also [[Emulators_on_Windows|NT3.x]] was an operating system as it included its own micro-kernel and device drivers.[http://9gag.com/gag/aGEWOR6?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=comment_share#cs_comment_id=c_170720300873967463].
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Though DOS may grace museums now, its influence echoes in every modern operating system. Its legacy of simplicity and raw power reminds us that the most transformative innovations often arise from humble beginnings.
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