IMDOS
| Industry | Computer hardware and software |
|---|---|
| Products | IMDOS operating system |
IMDOS represented a tailored adaptation of the CP/M operating system designed for Intel 8080 CPUs. This version was created by Digital Research and implemented by IMS Associates, Inc. (IMS) on their IMSAI 8080 personal computer. After MITS refused to grant other manufacturers a license for their operating system, IMS compensated Gary Kildall with a one-time payment of $25,000 to obtain a non-exclusive CP/M license.
Enhancements introduced in IMDOS focused on business applications, featuring interrupt-driven hardware support and hierarchical directory structures. These improvements enhanced both system performance and file organization on the IMSAI 8080 hardware.