The MS-DOS Encyclopedia

The MS-DOS Encyclopedia
Author: Ray Duncan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1610
Release: 1988
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This newly updated and expanded volume contains detailed, thorough and accurate information on MS-DOS written for advanced-level programmers of all environments. Contains an index and appendixes.

The Ultimate MS-DOS Book

The Ultimate MS-DOS Book
Author: JoAnne Woodcock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1994
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781556156274

A new, four-color, information-rich guide to the ""stickier wickets"" in the MS-DOS Retail Upgrade Product. This book draws on feedback from tens of thousands of end users to provide useful, essential information for the hundreds of thousands of users that will update in the next 12 months.

Using MS-DOS 6

Using MS-DOS 6
Author: Jonathan Kamin
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 1204
Release: 1993
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781565290204

Written for the intermediate to advanced user, this guide surpasses DOS basics and delves into topics such as how DOS and computers work together, how DOS stores information, and how custom commands and batch files can be created. Includes a discussion of DOS 5 memory management files.

The Ultimate Microsoft Windows 95 Book

The Ultimate Microsoft Windows 95 Book
Author: JoAnne Woodcock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1995
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781556156700

This slightly wacky book offers inviting, colorful, and humorous coverage of the newest version of Windows. Like The Ultimate MS-DOS Book, this book has four-color photos and illustrations, up-to-the-minute facts, and engaging text. "Tips" bars give practical advice, "Troubleshooting" topics steer users away from possible hazards and give advice on how to get out of a jam.

Undocumented DOS

Undocumented DOS
Author: Andrew Schulman
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Total Pages: 722
Release: 1990
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780201570649

Explains how to exploit the undocumented capabilities of the MS- DOS operating system when programming commercial software. Updated from the first edition to incorporate not only DOS 5.0 and 6.0, but also the forthcoming DOS 7 and Windows 4. Coverage is also expanded on Windows interfacing, DOS internals, and the role of undocumented interfaces in the software industry. Includes a 3.5" disk; equivalent 5.25" disks are available for $10 more. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Best Book of MS-DOS 5

The Best Book of MS-DOS 5
Author: Alan Simpson
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 932
Release: 1991
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780672484995

This complete DOS learning tool contains effective tutorials and in-depth information in an up-dated guide to MS-DOS. Contains the best information on maximizing PC performance with extended memory, disk caching, the DOS shell, and the latest features of MS-DOS.

Running MS-DOS®

Running MS-DOS®
Author: Van Wolverton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735618121

Get the book that set the standard for all other MS-DOS® 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!

MS-DOS Batch File Programming

MS-DOS Batch File Programming
Author: Ronny Richardson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 427
Release: 1990
Genre: Electronic data processing
ISBN: 9780830635375

A comprehensive guide to automated financial recordkeeping now updated to include the latest release of Peachtree Complete for the more than a quarter of a million Peachtree users, this book fills the gap left between the software's documentation and not free technical support. Now with this book, small business owners can learn all there is to know about computerizing their accounting, accounts receivable and payable, inventory, and payroll tasks . Plus, for those upgrading from Peachtree Complete 11, this book offers concrete guidance.

MS-DOS Bible

MS-DOS Bible
Author: Steven Simrin
Publisher: Sams
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1985
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Second in the Waite Group's MS-DOS series, it helps intermediate users explore this operating system's capabilities from system start-up to creating, editing and managing files.

Dissecting DOS

Dissecting DOS
Author: Michael Podanoffsky
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: MS-DOS (Computer file)
ISBN: 9780201626872

The source code of MS-DOS is both secret and copyright-protected. Using the DOS work-alike RxDOS, created to emulate and parallel the commercial system, Dissecting DOS reveals for the first time the code-level operation of DOS. By studying the source code of RxDOS included on disk, readers will be able to understand MS-DOS's inner workings.