Comprehensive DOS 5.0/6.0/6.2 with Windows 3.1

by Harry L. Phillips

Book Overview

This introductory text builds the basic computer management skills required of today's Information Systems professionals. A useful tool for drawing comparisons between these two very different... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565271505
• ISBN13: 9781565271500
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Course Technology
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Still Relevant and Reliable

This is a terrific introduction to DOS written by an experienced instructor. The overview of what a computer is gives "newbies" descriptions of the basic functions of computing and of computer hardware.The DOS instructions and exercises are logically laid out and the new learner experiences success immediately. The material covers basic commands, memory configuration, using the DOS Shell and practical exercises such as copying files and backing up your hard drive.Additionally, commands used in each chapter are listed in "Command Reference" sections that are easy to use and refer to.I have two copies of this book. One is pulled apart for easy access to the Command References and other sections; the other is entact for use as a reference when I am explaining a basic DOS function to a co-worker. This was one of my first textbooks when I began a computer career. It has remained one of my best references. If you need a quick guide to DOS, a refresher course, or want to teach the basics to someone, I highly recommend this book.