ROM-DOS Single User Version Product Details
The ROM-DOS™ Single User Version is a Free DOS solution perfect for desktop users and OEMs wanting a single seat drop in replacement DOS. The ROM-DOS Single User Version includes both 6.22 and 7.1 kernels. Long File Names (LFN) are supported along with a full DOS utility suite and is available for electronic download. Documentation is provided in electronic form.
The Free ROM-DOS Single User Version is licensed for use on a single non-commercial system. For commercial licenses a Datalight License Agreement must be fully executed. Contact Datalight or an authorized Datalight representative for pricing.
For complete ROM-DOS options, including the custom build utility, SOCKETS™, and full support, OEMs can purchase the ROM-DOS Software Development Kit.
Features and Benefits
- Binary Only - The ROM-DOS 6.22 and 7.1 kernels are supplied along with a complete suite of DOS utilities. The type of kernel is selected during the "sys" process. No compiling or configuring is necessary. ROM-DOS SUV is ready to drop into an existing system.
- LFN Support - ROM-DOS supports Long File Names on all industry standard DOS Media. LFNs are supported within the kernel, without the need to load a device driver.
- Support - Support is available via e-mail only at support@datalight.com.
Version Comparison
| Feature | ROM-DOS SDK | ROM-DOS SUV | MS-DOS 6.22 |
| Execute from ROM | Yes | No | No |
| Customizable Kernel | Yes | No | No |
| Dynamic Device Driver | Yes | No | No |
| TCP/IP Stack | Yes | No | No |
| Delivery Method | CD | Electronic | No Longer Supplied |
| Development Tools | Yes | No | No |
| Source Code | Yes | No | No |
| Product Support | Full | Limited | Third Party |
| FAT 32 Support | Kernel | Kernel | No |
| FAT 12/16 Support | Kernel | Kernel | Kernel |
| LFN Support | Kernel | Kernel | No |
| Create ROM Executables | Yes | No | No |
| Utility Suite | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ROM-DOS Benefits:
- Embedded Design Features - ROM-DOS was specifically designed for use in embedded systems, and its features make it uniquely suited to embedded devices. These features include a custom ROM-DOS Kernel BUILD Utility.
- Foundational OS - ROM-DOS provides the closest, most direct access to x86 hardware. No other operating system can be integrated this closely with underlying hardware. This unique ability allows ROM-DOS to serve as a foundational operating system, running either underneath or alongside another operating system. Used in this manner, ROM-DOS stabilizes the underlying device operation, creating a consistent environment in which the companion OS can run to its full potential.
- Connectivity Tools - ROM-DOS incorporates a suite of tools, including a compact TCP/IP stack that is designed to advance the embedded device market from stand-alone to Internet-enabled. ROM-DOS supports applications that provide embedded systems with the ability to send and receive e-mail, securely transfer files via FTP, run a private remote console or be viewed from a local web browser.