Some sources indicate that Microsoft has a grand plan to revive command-line application control with C:Prompt similar to the old DOS operating system.
This raw command-line application will be integrated into the Windows Vista operating system, boasting more powerful and modern features compared to the Command Prompt that still exists in Windows XP today.
C:Prompt in Windows Vista, code-named Monad, is seen as a form of application controlled or represented by command lines, similar to the robust Unix operating systems that have been in use for a long time, and is regarded as extremely stable. The command-line control is of great interest to network administrators and knowledgeable users due to its optimal technical efficiency.
The command lines of Monad can be easily and conveniently shared over the Internet, much like what Unix does today. For example, a command line from Monad can quickly reorganize files and directories by date, name, attributes, etc., reminiscent of the old DOS. The features of Monad, styled after the classic C:Prompt, will significantly enhance network management and application efficiency today.
Interested users can click here to download the free Monad version for Windows XP for a trial. Additionally, the machine must have .Net Framework 2.0 installed (which is also available on the Monad download page).
