{"product_id":"dos-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764503610","title":"DOS For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780764503610","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDOS For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDan Gookin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780764503610, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 May 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm, 0.575 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e“…excellent and fun to read…” (Mourne Observer \u0026amp; County Down News, 23 July 2003)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDOS made easy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWindows 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e * Changing disks and drives\u003cbr\u003e * Dealing with the DOS prompt\u003cbr\u003e * Managing files\u003cbr\u003e * Running DOS inside Windows\u003cbr\u003e * Installing and running DOS-based software programs\u003cbr\u003e * Working with the printer and serial ports\u003cbr\u003e * Using the mouse and keyboard\u003cbr\u003e * Troubleshooting problems\u003cbr\u003e * Understanding DOS error messages\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: The Absolute Basics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Getting On with It.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: The PC Hokey-Pokey (Or That's What It's AllAbout).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Life at the DOS Prompt.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Easier DOS: The DOS Shell.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: The Way Windows Was.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: DOS in Windows 95\/98.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: The Non-Nerd's Guide to PC Hardware.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Your Basic Hardware: What It Is and Why.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: RAM (Or Memory, the Way We Were).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: The Video Display (That's the Computer Screen).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Keyboard and Mouse (Or Where Is the \"Any\" Key?).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: The Printer (Making the Right Impression).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: More on Modems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: All You (Don't) Want to Know about Disks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: The Non-Nerd's Guide to PC Software.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Basic Software Setup.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Software Mystery Grab Bag.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Playing with the Editor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: The Hard Drive: Where You Store Stuff.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: File Fitness (Stuff You Do with Files).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Files -- Lost and Found.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV: Yikes! (Or Help Me Out of This One!).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: When It's Time to Toss In the Towel (And Call a DOSGuru).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: After You Panic, Do This.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Diagnosing, Disinfecting, and Getting Help.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: DOS Error Messages (What They Mean, What to Do).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 24: Ten Things You Should Do All the Time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 25: Ten Common Beginner Mistakes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 26: Ten Things You Should Never Do.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 27: Ten Favorite DOS Commands.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DOS Command Reference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book Registration Information.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer hardware [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer hardware\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20hardware%20%5BUK%5D%22\"\u003eUK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462973583640,"sku":"9780764503610","price":16.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780764503610.jpg?v=1785543933","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dos-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764503610","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}