For timid novice users of MS-DOS 6 who want a handy, take-along guide to the main features of this operating system, this book presents all the essential information in a quick, easy to get, friendly, non-technical manner. Organized by task within the DOS shell, the book also includes a fast and easy reference for the DOS commands that people really use.

A quick reference to all the key features of the latest release of MS-DOS. The book's friendly format organizes DOS features and tasks alphabetically for easy reference. Each feature or task includes a brief description, followed by succinct steps and, when appropriate, tips and/or examples of use. All information is presented with a touch of humor.

Instruction manual for DOS users that assumes reader knows nothing at all about computers.

A light-hearted approach to a popular operating system provides in-depth information through version 6.22; features Techno Nerd Teaches, OOPS!, E-Z shortcuts, and Speak like a Geek tips; and includes a cross-reference index. Original. (Beginner).

Introduces basic concepts of computer programming, including program flow and branching, Boolean operators and expressions, logic errors, detecting and debugging errors, and object-oriented programming techniques.

Providing readers with the information they need from purchasing and setting up their system to creating impressive documents and spreadsheets, and from installing modems to using the Internet, this book's friendly approach combines solid instructions with a style full of wit and humor that takes the fear out of learning. (IBM)