DOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Dan Gookin
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Add to basketDOS For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Dan Gookin. Published by IDG Books Worldwide Inc, San Mateo, CA, 1993. 2nd Edition 5th Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine. 382 Pgs. ISBN 1878058754. LCCN 93-77181. Covers DOS 6.2. The fun and easy way to learn DOS - now covers all versions through DOS 6.2. Your first aid kit for dealing with DOS. What to do when bad things happen - explained in plain English. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8837.
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The basic idea of this book is that you can identify a problem you're having with your computer, ranging from how to turn the thing on to how to back up only the files that have changed since the last backup. You can then turn to the relevant section--the table of contents is very detailed--read a few pages, carry out some procedure, and move on to the next problem. You'll find sections on hardware, file management, text editing, and software installation. Later chapters deal with troubleshooting.
The newest material in this release of DOS for Dummies deals with DOS 6.22 and the DOS-like shell that you can use under Windows 95 and Windows 98. For users of the latest versions of Windows, Gookin demonstrates some relevant procedures. But most of the coverage deals with DOS itself and programs that are designed to run under DOS. There's even stuff about WordStar here (it's a little-known fact of history that the Rosetta stone was written with WordStar).
DOS for Dummies is funny, too, in a wry sort of way. What kind of joke is appropriate to a section about parallel ports, anyway? The author manages to infuse practically every passage with humour. Other computer books should make an effort to take themselves less seriously. The verdict: if you're using DOS--and more of you are than the Windows people would have us believe--this book will provide you with valuable help. --David Wall
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