Running MS-DOS 20th Anniversity Edition by Van Wolverton

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Get the all-time best-selling guide to the operating system that made personal computing history. This special commemorative edition of Running MS-DOS celebrates 20 years as the PC user's choice for understanding and using MS-DOS. Featuring Van Wolverton's genial, down-to-earth style and lucid explanations, this one-stop guide demystifies MS-DOS functions and commands for the everyday user looking to optimize PC performance. Topics include managing files, disks, and devices; using the Shell; editing text files; protecting your system from damage and loss; tailoring DOS to your specific needs; and creating your own commands and batch files. This 20-year edition is loaded with skill-building exercises and hundreds of helpful screen shots, illustrations, and examples.

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YA This updated book will guide beginners through the necessary steps for learning MS DOS. Numerous examples, charts, exercises, and a glossary will keep readers involved for months. The text is concise and expertly guides readers through numerous commands. The index and other appendixes will help frustrated computer users to reasonable solutions. Additional information on PC/MS-DOS and tips and techniques for hard-disk management make this updated version a worthwhile purchase.

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