MS-DOS V2.05 Technical Documentation

This document serves as a technical documentation kit for MS-DOS Version 2.05, specifically tailored for Digital Equipment Corporation's Rainbow 100, 100+, and 100B computers. It provides an overview of several core components and related documents for experienced programmers.

The kit includes:

• Rainbow MS-DOS V2.11 Update Notes: Information regarding the MS-DOS Version 2.11 operating system.
• Rainbow MS-DOS V2.05 Programmer's Guide: Describes the Rainbow computer's hardware and firmware, the MS-DOS Version 2.05 operating system (including differences from Version 2.01), its BIOS, and additional functions. It also details on-disk structures and operating system functions.
• Rainbow MS-DOS V2.05 BIOS Listings: Contains the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) listings for MS-DOS V2.05.
• Microsoft MS-DOS Operating System Programmer's Reference Manual: Provides descriptions and examples of MS-DOS system calls, interrupts, and technical information on disk allocation and file structures for system programmers.
• Microsoft MS-DOS Operating System Macro Assembler Manual: Outlines Microsoft's utility programs for developing assembly language programs, such as Macro Assembler, LINK Linker, LIB Library Manager, CREF Cross Reference, and DEBUG.
• Rainbow Guidelines for Producing Translatable Products: Explains how to design and build software and write text for easy translation into other languages, addressing cultural and linguistic considerations.

Overall, the documentation covers hardware, firmware, MS-DOS commands, file systems, I/O programming, interrupt handling, and compatibility notes, serving as a comprehensive resource for developing and understanding MS-DOS applications on Rainbow computers.