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- LEARNING DOS FOR THE COMPLETE NOVICE, 2nd Edition
- Copyright 1993
- by Steven Woas
- Published by Celestial Press
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- Here is the book that explains the least amount of DOS you need to
- know! Beginners do not want to deal with all DOS commands, nor do
- they need to. Learning DOS for the Complete Novice is the perfect
- tool for new users of IBM PCs and compatibles, as well as educators
- and busy executives. It really explains the essentials of using
- your PC in a language that anyone will be able to understand--PLAIN
- ENGLISH. The step-by-step explanations come with clear examples, so
- you will not have to deduce the answers from cryptic switches and
- mile-long syntax. This DOS book is logically organized and has
- countless TIPS and SHORTCUTS that will surprise many seasoned
- users.
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- $15.95 US
- ISBN 0-9623898-9-7
- LC: 93-72097
- 336 pages, soft cover, 7" X 8½"
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- Book Trade Distributors:
- Baker & Taylor, Bookpeople, Pacific Pipeline
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- Library distributors:
- Quality Books Inc., Unique Books, Inc.
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- Also available directly from Celestial Press
- See Order Form at main menu
- Or call (813) 845-8522
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- Toll-Free order line:
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- LEARNING DOS FOR THE COMPLETE NOVICE, 2nd Edition
- Answers to your questions on...
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- * DOS versions 3.2 through DOS 6
- * Beginners Questions and Answers
- * How to determine which files will run
- * How to install new software
- * How to copy between 5¼" and 3½" diskettes
- * How to copy a diskette to your hard drive
- * How to copy files from your hard drive to diskettes
- * Hard drive fundamentals
- * Organize your hard drive
- * Create, change to, and remove files and directories
- * How to back up your hard drive
- * Important new DOS 6 commands
- * How to avoid trouble with DoubleSpace
- * How to remove DoubleSpace
- * How to find lost files
- * How to find lost subdirectories
- * Beloved dot tricks that DOS gurus secretly hoard
- * How to reveal hidden files
- * How to make modifications to your CONFIG.SYS and
- AUTOEXEC.BAT start-up files
- * Memory management techniques
- * How to run BASIC programs
- * How to unzip zipped files
- * Vastly superior shareware alternatives
- * Glossary of computer terms
- * Glossary of file name extensions (the most comprehensive in print)
- Beginners as well as experts will appreciate this useful glossary
- File name extentions are the key to computing success
- * Superior index
- * Humorous (even educational) cartoons
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