Download or read book DOS for Dummies Command Reference written by Greg Harvey and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick reference A-Z dictionary explaining DOS commands in plain English.
Download or read book DOS for Dummies Command Reference written by Greg Harvey and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick reference A-Z dictionary explaining DOS commands in plain English.
Download or read book DOS for Dummies Quick Reference written by Greg Harvey and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for both beginning and advanced users of this popular operating system, this easy-to-use manual is designed to guide users through the important commands and hidden troublespots of the DOS operating system. Original.
Download or read book DOS For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DOS made easy! Windows may rule the world of popular computing on PCs around theglobe, but DOS still has a place in the hearts and minds ofcomputer users who vaguely remember what a C prompt looks like.Even if DOS (with all its arcane commands and its drab, boringlook) isn't your idea of the best way to get things done on a PC,you'll find plenty of fast and friendly help on hand with the thirdedition of DOS For Dummies. Here's a plain-speaking reference guide to all the command-linestuff and nonsense that makes DOS work, whether you're a native DOSuser or are an occasional dabbler who needs the operating system torun all those cool games under Windows. DOS For Dummies, 3rd Edition, avoids all the technicaljargon to cut to the heart of things with clear, easy-to-understandexplanations and step-by-step help for * Changing disks and drives * Dealing with the DOS prompt * Managing files * Running DOS inside Windows * Installing and running DOS-based software programs * Working with the printer and serial ports * Using the mouse and keyboard * Troubleshooting problems * Understanding DOS error messages All the basic DOS commands, from APPEND to XCOPY, aredemystified to make life in DOS much more bearable. This handyguide has plenty of helpful tips and tricks for bending DOS to yourwill, without having to dedicate your life (and all your free time)to mastering this little corner of the PC. Author Dan Gookin's first edition of DOS For Dummies became an international best-seller. He considers himself a computer "guru" whose job it is to remind everyone that computersare not to be taken too seriously. His approach to computers islight and humorous, yet very informative. Gookin mixes hisknowledge of computers with a unique, dry sense of humor that keepsyou informed - and awake.
Download or read book DOS for Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1993-04-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Last year's runaway bestseller is now revised and updated for the latest version of DOS. It's bigger and dumber than ever! Everybody's favorite computer book author takes an intimidating and boring subject like DOS and shows you that it's okay to laugh as you learn. With over 500,000 in print, the original edition has sold and sold and sold--over nine months atop the bestseller lists in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Download or read book The Lost Art of DOS Commands written by Daniel Valencia and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-05 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE LOST ART OF DOS COMANDS Short for Microsoft Disk Operating System, MS-DOS, is a non-graphical command line system derived from the 86-DOS which was originally created for IBM compatible computers. MS-DOS was originally written by Tim Paterson, and was introduced to the world by Microsoft; When IBM first launched its revolutionary personal computer, the IBM PC, in August of 1981. It came with a 16-bit operating system from Microsoft, MS-DOS 1-0. This was Microsoft's first operating system, and it also became the first widely used operating system for the IBM PC and its clones. Believe it or not MS-DOS 1_0 was merely a renamed version of what was known as QDOS (Quick and Dirty Operating System), which Microsoft ended up buying from a company in Seattle. The Lost Art of DOS Commands shows you how to up your game, or DOS-Fu if you will, and really drives home that DOS is one art form that should never be lost!
Download or read book DOS the Complete Reference written by Kris Jamsa and published by Osborne Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 1160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and expanded alphabetical reference to the essential DOS features and commands covers all versions of DOS through version 5. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book FreeDOS Kernel written by Pat Villani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-01-09 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master operation system development. FreeDOS Kernel explains the construction and operation of Pat Villani's DOS-C - a highly portable, single threaded operating system. Written in C and with system calls similar to MS-DOS, the FreeDOS kernel provides an
Download or read book The Linux Command Line 2nd Edition written by William Shotts and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: • Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks • Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management • Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines • Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor • Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks • Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust.
Download or read book DOS For Dummies Quick Reference written by Greg Harvey and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1998-06-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put away your secret decoder rings and pick up a copy of the latest edition of DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, the only book you'll ever need to take the mystery out of those strange, enigmatic commands in DOS-speak. Even if you've upgraded to the snazzy new Windows operating system, you may have times when those old DOS commands (which have been around since the first IBM computers appeared) may come in handy. What's a person to do? Grab yourself a copy of DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, and keep it near your computer for quick, step-by-step instructions for doing almost anything in DOS. Author Greg Harvey has packed all the do's and don'ts of DOS together in one handy guide, written in language you can understand. Flip open the comb-bound, lay-flat book and let your fingers do the walking through the land of DOS, alphabetized from A to Z, to find fast answers to your questions. Whether you're running the original DOS or just playing DOS games under the latest versions of Windows, you'll find that this slim little reference book can be a big, big help. Plus, DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, features a Techie Talk" glossary in the back of the book to keep you from stumbling over words and phrases like clusters, FATs, sectors, and TSRs.
Download or read book The Windows Command Line Beginner s Guide Second Edition written by Jonathan Moeller and published by Jonathan Moeller. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to the Windows command line an overview of the Command Prompt, from simple tasks to network configuration. In the Guide, you'll learn how to: -Manage the Command Prompt. -Copy & paste from the Windows Command Prompt. -Create batch files. -Remotely manage Windows machines from the command line. -Manage disks, partitions, and volumes. -Set an IP address and configure other network settings. -Set and manage NTFS and file sharing permissions. -Customize and modify the Command Prompt. -Create and manage file shares. -Copy, move, and delete files and directories from the command line. -Manage PDF files and office documents from the command line. -And many other topics.
Download or read book PC Mag written by and published by . This book was released on 1993-11-23 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
Download or read book 40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators written by Victor ASHIEDU and published by Itechguides.com. This book was released on with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book 40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators lists and explains the 40 most useful PowerShell commands and Command Prompt commands. Each command comes with examples. The book is divided into 2 chapters. Chapter 1 covers the 20 most useful PowerShell commands. Chapter 2 covers the 20 most useful Command Prompt commands. “40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators” is for administrators that want to learn the skills to automate Windows tasks with PowerShell or Command Prompt commands. What's Inside... Here are the command categories covered in this eBook: 1.1 PowerShell Commands to Find and Get Help with Cmdlets 1.2 PowerShell Commands to Manage Files and Folders 1.3 PowerShell Commands for Reporting 1.4 PowerShell Commands to Manage Processes 1.5 PowerShell Commands to Manage Event logs 1.6 PowerShell Commands to Get Computer Information 1.7 PowerShell Commands to Connect to Remote PowerShell Sessions 2.1 General Command Prompt Commands 2.2 Command Prompt Commands to Manage Disks & Partitions 2.3 Command Prompt Commands to Copy Files and Folders 2.4 Command Prompt Commands for System Administration and Reporting 2.5 Command Prompt Commands for Managing Files and Folders
Download or read book DOS written by Kris A. Jamsa and published by Osborne Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kris Jamsa's two previous editions of this book have been bestsellers, so with a new version of DOS coming soon, Jamsa is once again fully revising and updating this handy guide to cover all the newest features. This memory jogger is a must for every MS-DOS and PC-DOS user. In this guide, you'll find concise examples and easy-to-follow descriptions of every DOS command--listed alphabetically for quick reference.
Download or read book Windows Command Line Administration Instant Reference written by John Paul Mueller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect companion to any book on Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, and the quickest way to access critical information Focusing just on the essentials of command-line interface (CLI), Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference easily shows how to quickly perform day-to-day tasks of Windows administration without ever touching the graphical user interface (GUI). Specifically designed for busy administrators, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference replaces many tedious GUI steps with just one command at the command-line, while concise, easy to access answers provide solutions on the spot. Provides practical examples, step-by-step instructions, and contextual information Quick-reference style delivers the commands needed for managing data and the network; working with Active Directory; performing diagnostics and maintenance; and, creating batch files and scripts Covers administration for Windows Server 2008 Server Core, Windows Server 2008 (including R2), and Windows 7 Administrators can get more done in less time with CLI than they can with the standard GUI. Compact enough to keep on hand at all times, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference provides administrators with a convenient, fast and simple way to use CLI.
Download or read book Red Hat Fedora Linux 2 All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Naba Barkakati and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-08-06 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential reference organizes material into a set of nine stand-alone, task-oriented minibooks that enable readers to understand all aspects of the Fedora OS, the latest release of the most popular Linux distribution Each minibook covers a different aspect of Fedora, such as getting users started with Fedora, the various workstations and applications, OpenOffice.org, networking, system administration, security, running Internet servers on a Fedora system, and programming More experienced readers can use this desktop reference to look up how to perform specific tasks, such as hooking up to the Internet, using a cable modem, or reading e-mail Includes the full Fedora Core distribution with source code on DVD and all of the CD content that comes with Fedora, saving readers hours of download time
Download or read book Programmer s Guide to NCurses written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-26 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programming the console in UNIX? Here's just what you need. First, you'll get a no-nonsense tutorial guide to the nCurses version 5.5 library, taking you from basic to advanced functions step by step. Then you'll find an A-to-Z reference of more than 175 nCurses functions, cross-referenced and illustrated with examples. With this all-purpose nCurses reference, you?ll: Learn techniques that can be used to program Linux®, FreeBSD®, Mac OS® X, or any other UNIX-based OS. Program, control, and manipulate text on the terminal screen. Control interactive I/O, organize content into windows on the screen, and use color to highlight text and organize information. Use a mouse to further refine input. Create nCurses programs using your choice of editors. Find hundreds of quick, easy-to-understand programming examples. Author Dan Gookin is known for making technology make sense. Buy this book and you'll see why.
