Description #
4DOS and 4NT are enhanced command line interpreters for DOS and Windows, providing extended scripting and command features beyond standard shells.
History #
Developed by JP Software in the late 1980s and 1990s, 4DOS and 4NT offered powerful alternatives to COMMAND.COM and CMD.EXE, respectively, with scripting improvements.
Hello World Code #
echo Hello, World! How to Run #
Option 1: Online
(No official online runners available)
Option 2: Local
Install 4DOS or 4NT and launch from the command line.
Run scripts as .bat or .cmd files.
Key Concepts #
- Compatible with DOS and Windows shells
- Extended batch scripting commands
- Command aliases and enhanced editing
- Conditional execution and loops
- Integrated help system
- Improved command history and navigation
- Supports complex scripting logic
- Enhanced file and string manipulation
- Customizable prompts and environment
- Used by power users and sysadmins
Try It Online #
(None available)
Fun Facts #
- 4NT was renamed Take Command in later versions.
- 4DOS added features years before Windows CMD did.
- These shells allowed scripting power users lacked in standard shells.
- Still used by legacy system administrators.
- JP Software still maintains Take Command Console today.
