Running MS-DOS / by Van Wolverton.
By: Wolverton, Van
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BookPublisher: Redmond, Wash. : Microsoft Press, 1988Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xiii, 478 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.ISBN: 1556151160 ; 1556151152 .Subject(s): MS-DOS (Computer file) | PC-DOS (Computer file) | IBM Personal Computer -- Programming | Microcomputers -- ProgrammingDDC classification: 005.4469 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 005.4469 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00052494 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Get the book that set the standard for all other MS-DOS(R) books--now celebrating its 20th anniversary! RUNNING MS-DOS is the best-selling guide to the operating system that changed personal computing history. Featuring Van Wolverton's down-to-earth style and eloquent explanations, this one-stop reference makes MS-DOS accessible for anyone looking to optimize PC performance. Whether you work in tech support or simply want to keep your classic PC in top form, Van shows you how to master MS-DOS with unparalleled clarity and expertise! Discover how to put MS-DOS functions and commands to work: Tweak your system so that it runs more efficiently Take control of your disk drives and devices Create back-ups and rescue deleted work Retrieve files faster and manage memory Run legacy applications--including classic games Write your own batch files and smart commands! Plus, check out the comprehensive "MS-DOS Command Reference" in the appendix--great for answers and examples on the spot!
Includes index.
Part 1: Getting to know DOS -- What is DOS? -- Starting DOS -- Taking a TestDrive -- A look at files and diskettes -- Part 2: Learning to use DOS -- Managing your files -- Managing your diskettes -- Managing your devices -- A tree of files -- Managing your fixed disk -- Creating and Editing files of text -- Using Edlin to revise a file -- Creating your own commands -- Taking control of your system -- Creating smart commands -- Creating more smart commands -- Tailoring your system -- DOS and Local Area Networks.