Apple DOS

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Apple DOS

Summary

Apple DOS is a disk operating system[1]. It draws 1,351 Wikipedia views per month (disk_operating_system category, ranking #2 of 3).[2]

Key Facts

  • Apple DOS's instance of is recorded as disk operating system[3].
  • Apple DOS's instance of is recorded as operating system[4].
  • Apple DOS was followed by Apple ProDOS[5].
  • Apple DOS's developer is recorded as Apple Inc.[6].
  • Apple DOS's programmed in is recorded as assembly language[7].
  • Apple DOS's software version identifier is recorded as 3.3[8].
  • Apple DOS's Commons category is recorded as Apple DOS[9].
  • Apple DOS was distributed by 5¼-inch floppy disk[10].
  • Apple DOS was published on 1978[11].

Body

Publication

Apple DOS was released on 1978[11]. It was distributed by 5¼-inch floppy disk[10].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Apple DOS was followed by Apple ProDOS[5].

Why It Matters

Apple DOS draws 1,351 Wikipedia views per month (disk_operating_system category, ranking #2 of 3).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]

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  1. 26d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Apple DOS
    Fandom article id → —
    Programming language → —
    Software version identifier → 3.3
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P9675]]: 3287, Add qualifier to File Format Wiki page ID `Apple_II_DOS`"
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