Problem:
What is 4DOS and is it supported on Net Express?
Resolution:
Basically it has never been officially certified on Net Express and is, therefore, not supported.
4DOS will run on Windows 95, 98, or ME, and the associated MS-DOS versions (7.0 and above). The equivalent for Windows NT, 2000 and XP is a product called 4NT.
Here's a description of what it is and can do.
By adding a wide array of features that DOS omitted, 4DOS makes the command line easy to use, giving you more power and flexibility than you ever imagined. 4DOS replaces the DOS command processor, COMMAND.COM - the brains behind your "C:\\>" prompt.
4DOS adds features such as shorthand "aliases" for commonly used commands, a pop-up directory history window, and the ability to copy, move, delete, or list multiple files with a single command. Simple command-line editing, history, and recall eliminates extra keystrokes, and the FFIND command can quickly locate files or text within a file anywhere on your system.
Batch file users will be amazed at the power and speed 4DOS adds to the DOS batch processor with sophisticated new batch commands. Enhanced batch files can fix annoying quirks, leaving a smooth, elegant environment designed to meet your needs and preferences.
A copy of the Introduction and Installation Guide is available online, but for a partial list of 4DOS features, keep reading...
Command Line Features
Modify and re-execute previous commands with a powerful command line editor.
Copy, delete, and rename groups of files and directories, not just individual ones.
Change the drive and directory in a single command. Extended Directory Searches allow you to change to a directory anywhere on your system by entering only part of its name.
Quickly locate files or text within files anywhere on your system.
Built-in file viewer includes scrolling, search, and print capabilities.
Select or exclude files by date, time, size, and/or extended wildcards for extraordinary flexibility in file management.
Redefine commands, create new commands for your regular tasks, even assign frequently used commands to a single keystroke.
Offers complete configuration adjustment in all products, either through interactive dialogs or on the command line.
File descriptions up to 511 characters long provide information that can't fit in a filename.
Batch File Features
Improved batch language includes subroutines, IF/THEN/ELSE logic, SWITCH, exception handling, and more than 60 internal commands.
High-speed batch files run 2-10 times faster than under COMMAND.COM.
Full-loop control, error handling, and single step operation for debugging. The new batch file debugger can execute each line step by step, process or trace into additional batch files, and display variables, aliases, and expanded commands at each step.
Box and line drawing capabilities and colorized text displays simplify creation of menus and screens.
More than 60 built-in variables include system configuration, device status, network drive detection, and free memory and disk space.
More than 90 buil-in variable functions assist with manipulation and display of strings, characters, numbers, date and time, file names, etc.
System Requirements
IBM PC, XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium, PS/2, or compatible, any PC video board and monitor. Hard disk recommended. Minimum 512K installed RAM; uses 3k or less while applications are running. Supports expanded (EMS) and extended (XMS) memory.
Any version of MS Windows 95, 98, or ME, and the associated MS-DOS versions (7.0 and above). Also runs under MS-DOS 3.0 or above, DR-DOS 4.0 or above, in DOS sessions under MS Windows 3.x, MS Windows for Workgroups, and IBM OS/2 Warp.
