DOS for dummies command reference/ by Dan Gookin
Author | : Dan Gookin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1993 |
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Author | : Dan Gookin |
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Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1993 |
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Author | : Greg Harvey |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781878058911 |
A quick reference A-Z dictionary explaining DOS commands in plain English.
Author | : Dan Gookin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2011-06-15 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118085019 |
DOS made easy! Windows may rule the world of popular computing on PCs around theglobe, but DOS still has a place in the hearts and minds ofcomputer users who vaguely remember what a C prompt looks like.Even if DOS (with all its arcane commands and its drab, boringlook) isn't your idea of the best way to get things done on a PC,you'll find plenty of fast and friendly help on hand with the thirdedition of DOS For Dummies. Here's a plain-speaking reference guide to all the command-linestuff and nonsense that makes DOS work, whether you're a native DOSuser or are an occasional dabbler who needs the operating system torun all those cool games under Windows. DOS For Dummies, 3rd Edition, avoids all the technicaljargon to cut to the heart of things with clear, easy-to-understandexplanations and step-by-step help for * Changing disks and drives * Dealing with the DOS prompt * Managing files * Running DOS inside Windows * Installing and running DOS-based software programs * Working with the printer and serial ports * Using the mouse and keyboard * Troubleshooting problems * Understanding DOS error messages All the basic DOS commands, from APPEND to XCOPY, aredemystified to make life in DOS much more bearable. This handyguide has plenty of helpful tips and tricks for bending DOS to yourwill, without having to dedicate your life (and all your free time)to mastering this little corner of the PC. Author Dan Gookin's first edition of DOS For Dummies became an international best-seller. He considers himself a computer "guru" whose job it is to remind everyone that computersare not to be taken too seriously. His approach to computers islight and humorous, yet very informative. Gookin mixes hisknowledge of computers with a unique, dry sense of humor that keepsyou informed - and awake.
Author | : Greg Harvey |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : MS-DOS (Computer file) |
ISBN | : 9781568840079 |
Suitable for both beginning and advanced users of this popular operating system, this easy-to-use manual is designed to guide users through the important commands and hidden troublespots of the DOS operating system. Original.
Author | : Greg Harvey |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781878058911 |
A quick reference A-Z dictionary explaining DOS commands in plain English.
Author | : Greg Harvey |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1998-06-02 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9780764503689 |
Put away your secret decoder rings and pick up a copy of the latest edition of DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, the only book you'll ever need to take the mystery out of those strange, enigmatic commands in DOS-speak. Even if you've upgraded to the snazzy new Windows operating system, you may have times when those old DOS commands (which have been around since the first IBM computers appeared) may come in handy. What's a person to do? Grab yourself a copy of DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, and keep it near your computer for quick, step-by-step instructions for doing almost anything in DOS. Author Greg Harvey has packed all the do's and don'ts of DOS together in one handy guide, written in language you can understand. Flip open the comb-bound, lay-flat book and let your fingers do the walking through the land of DOS, alphabetized from A to Z, to find fast answers to your questions. Whether you're running the original DOS or just playing DOS games under the latest versions of Windows, you'll find that this slim little reference book can be a big, big help. Plus, DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, features a Techie Talk" glossary in the back of the book to keep you from stumbling over words and phrases like clusters, FATs, sectors, and TSRs.
Author | : Greg Harvey |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781568840093 |
Offers quick and friendly way to remember WordPerfect for DOS features and commands with helpful icons, tips, and examples. Covers DOS versions of WordPerfect through 6.0.
Author | : Kris A. Jamsa |
Publisher | : Osborne Publishing |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9780078819063 |
Kris Jamsa's two previous editions of this book have been bestsellers, so with a new version of DOS coming soon, Jamsa is once again fully revising and updating this handy guide to cover all the newest features. This memory jogger is a must for every MS-DOS and PC-DOS user. In this guide, you'll find concise examples and easy-to-follow descriptions of every DOS command--listed alphabetically for quick reference.
Author | : Van Wolverton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781556151965 |
This book, with more than 200,000 copies in print, has been completely updated to DOS Version 4 with a new section devoted to the DOS shell. Includes explanations of all the DOS, batch, configuration, and Edlin commands. Alphabetized, with numerous examples.
Author | : Dan Gookin |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 1996-02-05 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 9781568846460 |
"This is the best book ever written for a beginner. I know, I have the rest." — Clarence Peterson, Chicago Tribune "Gookin writes in a humorous, informal style that entertains as it teaches." — Craig Crossman, Nationally Syndicated Computer Columnist "DOS For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who's just bought a PC and is too shy to ask friends stupid questions." — MTV, United Kingdom, Computer Book of the Year, on DOS For Dummies® Free DOS "Cheat Sheet" Inside! Find Out Why Over 25 Million Readers Love the …For Dummies® Titles from IDG Books! DOS For Dummies® has topped national bestseller lists for years! Now, frustrated users get even more up-to-date information and help with DOS For Dummies,® Windows® 95 Edition. This book is for those "lucky" souls who need to use DOS in Windows 95. (If you are using an older version of DOS or Windows, you should be reading DOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition by the same author!) Uncover why millions of computer users trust Dan Gookin to demystify DOS and teach the essentials of computing. His plain English explanations and humorous, down-to-earth style make learning about computers fun and easy. DOS For Dummies, Windows 95 Edition is truly A Reference for the Rest of Us!® Use DOS for Windows 95 the Fun and Easy Way: Tame DOS in a Windows environment Find out tips for multi-tasking DOS applications Share information between DOS programs and Windows Configure Windows 95 properly to run demanding DOS games Use the new DOS -in-Windows commands Discover how long file names work, finally! Forget Windows entirely! Run all your programs from the DOS prompt Ask for IDG Books' …For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out About Computers. Also look for IDG Books' PCs For Dummies,® 3rd Edition, the fun and easy way to set up your own PC, and Word For Windows® 95 For Dummies,® the powerful way to create awesome documents!