IS-DOS
Encyclopedia
iS-DOS is a disk operating system for Russian ZX Spectrum
clones. iS-DOS has been developed in 1990 or 1991, by Iskra Soft (Leningrad
, USSR).
It handles floppy disks (double sided, with double density), hard disk
s, and CD-ROM
. Maximum iS-DOS partition size on a hard disk is 16 MiB
.
Unlike TR-DOS
, iS-DOS is a RAM
-based operating system, which reduces amount of memory for user programs.
TASiS is a modern version developed by NedoPC for ATM Turbo 2+
in 2006. It supports text mode and high memory of this machine. It is based on iS-DOS Chic.
ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd...
clones. iS-DOS has been developed in 1990 or 1991, by Iskra Soft (Leningrad
Leningrad
Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province...
, USSR).
It handles floppy disks (double sided, with double density), hard disk
Hard disk
A hard disk drive is a non-volatile, random access digital magnetic data storage device. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the...
s, and CD-ROM
CD-ROM
A CD-ROM is a pre-pressed compact disc that contains data accessible to, but not writable by, a computer for data storage and music playback. The 1985 “Yellow Book” standard developed by Sony and Philips adapted the format to hold any form of binary data....
. Maximum iS-DOS partition size on a hard disk is 16 MiB
MIB
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.
Unlike TR-DOS
TR-DOS
TR-DOS is a disk operating system for ZX Spectrum with Beta disc and Beta 128 disc interface. TR-DOS and Beta disc were developed by Technology Research Ltd , in 1985. Most disk releases for ZX Spectrum are made for TR-DOS....
, iS-DOS is a RAM
Ram
-Animals:*Ram, an uncastrated male sheep*Ram cichlid, a species of freshwater fish endemic to Colombia and Venezuela-Military:*Battering ram*Ramming, a military tactic in which one vehicle runs into another...
-based operating system, which reduces amount of memory for user programs.
Versions
iS-DOS Chic is a version developed for Nemo KAY. It provides more memory for user programs.TASiS is a modern version developed by NedoPC for ATM Turbo 2+
ATM (computer)
ATM is a ZX Spectrum clone, developed in Moscow, in 1991, by two firms, MicroArt and ATM. It has Z80 at 7 MHz, 1024k RAM, 128k ROM, AY-8910 , 8-bit DAC, 8-bit 8-channel ADC, RS-232, Centronics, Beta Disk Interface, IDE interface, AT/XT keyboard, text mode , and 3 graphics modes.- Graphics...
in 2006. It supports text mode and high memory of this machine. It is based on iS-DOS Chic.
Distributors
- Slot Ltd (Moscow) distributed iS-DOS in MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and regions in 1990s, and issued paper books. - Nemo (Saint-Petersburg) distributed iS-DOS in ex-USSR until 2004, and issued Open Letters electronic press.
- iS-DOS Support Team (Saratov OblastSaratov OblastSaratov Oblast is a federal subject of Russia , located in the Volga Federal District. Its administrative center is the city of Saratov. Population: -Demographics:Population:...
) distributes iS-DOS in ex-USSR and issues iS-Files electronic press. - NedoPC distributes TASiS as freewareFreewareFreeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...
.
Books
- Картавцев И.Ю, Самыловский С.В., Криштопа С.В. "iS-DOS. Руководство пользователя". IskraSoft, Slot, С-Пб, Москва, 1993, 128 стр.
- Криштопа С.В. "Операционная система IS-DOS для ZX-SPECTRUM. Руководство программиста". "IskraSoft" С-Пб, "Slot" Москва, 1994, 84 стр.