[thecodedmessage]

This can’t be actual DOS, can it? It’s running Windows batch files or something?

[LeonB]

Each time DoD pops up, someone questions the authenticity of the `dos` label — and I remain unsure of the correct response.

I think for now I’ll say —

If you believe a more authentic DoD can be created, I agree and I’ll be its first fan. I’m at the point where I think — if it’s worth being pointed out then it’s worth implementing. Bring it!!

[thecodedmessage]

I am literally asking whether this can run on DOS. It’s become clear that it can’t, and words mean things. Given the article is about running web servers literally on DOS, I think we can safely say it’s been brought.

Modern Windows command line is not DOS.

[LeonB]

In my defence, Ruby on Rails contains no actual rubies or any actual rails.

[maximinus_thrax]

Hey, I've been following your blog since forever. So happy to see you reply here.

[rep_lodsb]

Yes, and a lot of the functionality it uses isn't available in real DOS. It's a bit like in the UNIX world the difference between bash and sh, perhaps more so.

[maximinus_thrax]

> This can’t be actual DOS, can it?

Not with that attitude it can't.