Using MS-DOS 6 / Jonathan Kamin . . . [et al.].

Contents

Introduction
Who should read this book?
What hardware is needed?
What versions are covered?
What is not covered?
etc.

I. Understanding DOS fundamentals
1. Understanding the personal computer
Exploring the components of computer systems
Understanding computer software
Understanding computer hardware
Exploring the computer display
etc.

2. Understanding the role of DOS
What is DOS?
Examining the variations of MS-DOS
Examining the DOS package
etc.

3. Starting DOS
Performing a cold boot
Using the booted PC

4. Using the DOS shell
Getting started with the DOS shell
Understanding the DOS shell window
Using the DOS shell menus
etc.

5. Using DOS commands
Understanding DOS commands
Understanding the elements of a DOS command
Getting help from DOS
etc.

6. Understanding disks and files
Introducing the DOS file system
Examining disks and drives
Trying some disk commands

II. Putting DOS to work
7. Preparing and maintaining disks
Understanding disk preparation
Using the FORMAT command
Preparing the hard disk
etc.

8. Understanding and managing directories
Reviewing your knowledge of disks
Understanding the role of directories
Chaining through a file
Understanding file attributes
etc.

9. Managing your files
Using DOS to manage files
Selecting files in the DOS shell
Finding files
etc.

10. Understanding and using workgroups
Using workgroup connection
Installing workgroup connection
Operating workgroup connection

11. Working with system information
Changing the date and time
Displaying the version with VER
Setting the version with SETVER
etc.

12. Controlling devices
The CLS command
The GRAPHICS command
The PRINT command
etc.

13. Understanding backups and the care of data
Avoiding data loss
Combining copying and directory
Comparing files with FC
etc.

III. Getting the most from DOS
14. Using the DOS editor
Understanding the DOS editor
Files required to run the DOS editor
Starting the DOS editor
etc.

15. Understanding batch files, DOSkey, and macros
Introducing batch files
Understanding the contents of batch files
Creating simple batch files
etc.

16. Configuring the DOS shell
Setting screen colors
Working with program groups
Working with program items
etc.

17. Configuring your computer
Getting the most from your computer resources
Reviewing AUTOEXEC.BAT
Understanding CONFIG.SYS
etc.

18. Getting the most from your hard drive
Getting the most speed from your hard disk
Getting the most space from your hard disk
Getting the most safety from your hard disk

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