The Best Book of MS-DOS 5


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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.




The MS-DOS Encyclopedia


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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.




Using MS-DOS 6


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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.




Inside MS-DOS 6.2


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Inside MS-DOS 6.2 will address the needs of the intermediate-to-advanced DOS user who is upgrading to DOS 6.2, as well as those using DOS 6.0. The disk includes a pop-up directory finder, smart disk-copy program, and virus detection program and associated database, and other useful utilities that MS-DOS 6.2 forgot.




Writing MS-DOS Device Drivers


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This superb introduction to device drivers describes what device drivers do, how they interface with DOS, and provides examples and techniques for building a collection of device drivers that can be customized for individual use.




Using MS-DOS 6.2


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This book explains the practical features and essential commands of DOS 6.2, with step-by-step lessons.




Dissecting DOS


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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.




Running MS-DOS®


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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!




Undocumented DOS


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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




MS-DOS System Programming


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