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HELP: MS DOS Algorithm

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September 25, 2014 6:20:01 AM

Hello OS experts.
I got a stupid school project because i was ''bad'' or something.
Profesor told me to make a project about algorithm who is used in MS DOS.
There are two algorithms in MS DOS. The first one is Linear, but i have to describe a second one. I have no idea what a name of second algorithm in MS DOS is so hopefully i'll get some help from OS pros on tom's hardware forum. I'd appreciate that ...
At least i'd like to know a name of second algorithm, also url's are welcome.
Been in school library but no luck ... This second algoritm is susposed to be described in some old books ...

Any ideas how to save my life ? Also sorry for my bad english tho.

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September 25, 2014 6:47:21 AM

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I got a stupid school project because i was ''bad'' or something.

Asking someone to do your homework for you - something like that?
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September 25, 2014 6:54:55 AM

Uhmm try GOOGLE next time.. it is why it exist. Started to type and came up with the autofield about scheduling algorithm
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September 25, 2014 6:58:33 AM

Ijack said:
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I got a stupid school project because i was ''bad'' or something.

Asking someone to do your homework for you - something like that?


Tom Tancredi said:
Uhmm try GOOGLE next time.. it is why it exist. Started to type and came up with the autofield about scheduling algorithm


Actually there is a catch ... there is no SECOND ALGORITHM described anywhere else than in book. Thats what teacher said.
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September 25, 2014 7:05:42 AM

I'm beginning to suspect your teacher is trolling you. It's very very unlikely that there is anything not described elsewhere.

Only exception would be if your teacher stuck a sticky note (or wrote) somewhere in the relevant book to test that you read it and didn't cheat (like you're trying to).
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September 25, 2014 7:08:02 AM

Thanks for your answers ... but i'd like to know if THERE IS second algorithm ? The first one is named linear ...
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September 25, 2014 7:13:09 AM

Did you read what Tom said?
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September 25, 2014 7:20:26 AM

Trying to find some usefull stuff for 2 hours from now ... no succeed. Where are Legacy OS experts :D 
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September 25, 2014 7:23:38 AM

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Where are Legacy OS experts :D 

I guess they have better ways to spend their time than helping a kid cheat on his homework assignment.
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September 25, 2014 7:26:31 AM

Ijack said:
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Where are Legacy OS experts :D 

I guess they have better ways to spend their time than helping a kid cheat on his homework assignment.


Cheating on my homework? Dude i just asked what is a name of the second algorithm which one is used in MS DOS.
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September 25, 2014 7:27:09 AM

Alen Kirm said:
Trying to find some usefull stuff for 2 hours from now ... no succeed. Where are Legacy OS experts :D 


Did you try looking in a book? Given that's where your teacher said to look.
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September 25, 2014 7:30:30 AM

The question you asked is totally meaningless. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of algorithms used in MS-DOS.

If your teacher says that this algorithm is described in oly one book then it must be a book that you have access to. We can't possibly know what books you have access to. I suspect that you have completely misuderstood what you are being asked to do as your question is nonsensical. Perhaps you should reconsider whether computer science is for you.
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September 25, 2014 7:30:57 AM

Alen Kirm said:
Ijack said:
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I got a stupid school project because i was ''bad'' or something.

Asking someone to do your homework for you - something like that?


Tom Tancredi said:
Uhmm try GOOGLE next time.. it is why it exist. Started to type and came up with the autofield about scheduling algorithm


Actually there is a catch ... there is no SECOND ALGORITHM described anywhere else than in book. Thats what teacher said.


Well if the teacher told you that then why are you looking on a forum. Open the book and READ it.
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September 25, 2014 7:31:20 AM

Someone Somewhere said:
Alen Kirm said:
Trying to find some usefull stuff for 2 hours from now ... no succeed. Where are Legacy OS experts :D 


Did you try looking in a book? Given that's where your teacher said to look.


I've been in school library today but there was about 10 books about computers ... Nothing usefull
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September 25, 2014 7:35:39 AM

The way you use the term 'algorithm' makes me think more of a shell...

I think you should go back to your teacher and ask them to clarify the question.
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September 25, 2014 8:02:20 AM

ex_bubblehead said:
First thing is to learn exactly what an algorithm is.

Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithm

Once you read that you'll realize just how nonsensical your question is.


I know what algorithm is. I am just trying to find a name of a second algorithm which one is in MS DOS. Once i find it (hopefully with your help) i'll start ''diging'' further.
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September 25, 2014 8:07:02 AM

There are essentially infinite algorithms...
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September 25, 2014 8:08:19 AM

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I know what algorithm is.

And you really think there were only two algorithms used in MS-DOS? I know it was simple, but....

I think I see what your teacher is doing now. ;) 
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September 25, 2014 8:13:34 AM

Ijack said:
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I know what algorithm is.

And you really think there were only two algorithms used in MS-DOS? I know it was simple, but....

I think I see what your teacher is doing now. ;) 

Wooow such interesting answers from you. I dont even care how many algorithms were used in MS DOS ... He said there were 2. He named the first one, mentioned i have to find a second one.

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September 25, 2014 8:25:26 AM

Your teacher is trolling you, or you're misunderstanding something.

Are you sure it was just 'algorithm'? Not sorting or randomization or something else?

I could understand 'linear congruential' being one of two 'random-number generation algorithms'...
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September 25, 2014 8:28:28 AM

Someone Somewhere said:
Your teacher is trolling you, or you're misunderstanding something.

Are you sure it was just 'algorithm'? Not sorting or randomization or something else?

I could understand 'linear congruential' being one of two 'random-number generation algorithms'...


First of all, thanks for trying to help me out. Im 100% sure he said, there are 2 algorithms in MS DOS. Linear and x. I have to find a name of x then make a presentation ...
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September 25, 2014 6:22:26 PM

@Alen - you probably know that MS-DOS is an OS (Operating System), in the same sense as Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS, Android are OSes. So, the whole point of "algorithm in MS-DOS" is kind of useless. There are applications (used to be called "programs" is these old days) to perform tasks in MS-DOS (and other OSes), and these application implement certain algorithms in order to do their job.

OK, drop the towel - what is the name of the algorithm you know about?
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September 25, 2014 7:07:11 PM

Alen Kirm said:
Someone Somewhere said:
Your teacher is trolling you, or you're misunderstanding something.

Are you sure it was just 'algorithm'? Not sorting or randomization or something else?

I could understand 'linear congruential' being one of two 'random-number generation algorithms'...


First of all, thanks for trying to help me out. Im 100% sure he said, there are 2 algorithms in MS DOS. Linear and x. I have to find a name of x then make a presentation ...


All programs, operating systems included, are little more than a whole bunch of algorithms put together.

MS-DOS is a rather small operating system by today's standards, but to claim that it has only two algorithms? That's ridiculous. Either your teacher is a moron or you missed something.

Is he by any chance talking about linear and segmented memory addressing?
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