The Waite Group's Tricks of the MS-DOS Masters


Book Description

Revised and updated edition (1st ed. was 1986) now covers DOS 3.2 and DOS 4, and adds information about the newer 80386 machines, the PS/2 Micro Channel machine, new disk formats, the VGA graphics adapter, and the LIM EMS 4.0 standard for expanded memory capacity. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Tricks of the MS-DOS Masters


Book Description

This volume represents the distillation of 25 person years worth of MS-DOS study. It reveals tips, tricks, techniques, undocumented features, and investigations into the most popular disk operating system in the world. Written for the power user but also useful to programmers, the book examines many hidden features of the MS-DOS operating system, clears up poorly documented methods, and provides little-known facts and numerous ways to increase the performance of MS-DOS. Organized for easy reference, this is a must-have.




The Waite Group's MS-DOS Bible


Book Description

Focusing on the recently updated MS-DOS, this new edition of the popular Waite Group title explores in detail the new DOS commands and functions. Expert coverage includes expanded batch file language, improved disk formatting, device drivers, file structure, and resident memory programming.




Tricks of the Windows 3.1 Masters


Book Description

Readers move beyond the basics to more advanced features of Windows using this book/disk set. Covers memory management, installation with a network, optimizing performance on 386 PCs, dynamic links and dynamic data exchange, pen windows, and more. Tips and tricks are scattered throughout and icons make this information easy to find.










Microsoft QuickBASIC Programmer's Reference


Book Description

This programming guide, designed for intermediate- to advanced-level BASIC programmers, covers the most recent version of the bestselling Microsoft QuickBASIC language (4.5). Contains individual entries for all 200 commands and functions in the QuickBASIC 4.5 language, providing the syntax and a complete description of a particular language element.




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Tricks of the UNIX Masters


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This covers the UNIX environment, file and task management, personal management, devices and file systems and communications. The books include bits and pieces: Programs, Scripts, Shell Script Bugs and Tricks.