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1Babydos
*** BABY-STEPS TO DOS ***
▀ A Step-By-Step Tutorial
▀ On DOS, Batch Files,
▀ DOS Macros, Color Codes
Baby-Steps To DOS is written for anyone wishing to learn the language
that makes the computer operate (run).
Without DOS (Disk Operating System) the computer could not operate...
it would be a useless piece of hardware.
As an experienced DOS instructor and author I have found that
the most productive course is to teach in BABY STEPS.
This means use the commands in a way that they show what they do and
how they do it.
This is accomplished by having the commands produce small programs
that can be observed on the screen. For example, if you want to
change the color of the screen... you write the command... and then
watch the color of the screen change. From this, you add other
commands, like copy a disk, format a disk, or list the contents of
the directory..
This sequence increases in BABY STEPS ... and finally, you can make
the computer do many things from simple steps, added to other simple
steps. From this you will learn that you can tell the computer what
you want it to do, and not the other way around.
Knowing DOS puts you in command of the computer.
In this tutorial selected DOS commands have been edited and rewritten
in "easy-to-understand" English. Commands are explained and then used
in the lessons. The DOS commands are used to create programs. In this
way you learn not only the command... but actually see what
the program does. This is excellent for learnig DOS commands.
INTRODUCTION
TO
COMPUTER MAGIC
THE SECRETS OF WRITING BATCH FILES,
COLOR PROGRAMS AND SPEED KEYS
FIRST TIME EVER...
Complete Formulas On How To Create 64
Different Color Programs.
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
On how to write:
Simple programs (Batch Files) for Color And
One-Keystroke Speed (Macro) Keys.
TEACHES IN EASY-TO-LEARN LANGUAGE
Over 100 formulas for the beginner in computer.
How to use the Simple formulas (Batch Files)
HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL PROGRAMS
That will make the computer change colors,
format a disk or make a duplicate copy of a disk.
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ABOUT THIS BOOK ON A DISK
This disk contains 5 Chapters from the Manual.
A print-out copy of the Lessons can made by typing the
word Manual next to the A> prompt, like this:
Manual <Then Press The Enter Key>
The Manual is written in easy-to-understand language,
and is for anyone interested in learning how to use MS-DOS
commands, create Batch files and color programs.
BATCH FILES
Batch files are small programs.
These little programs are very powerful. They instruct
the computer on which command to do next. The book
uses Batch files to teach Color Programming and creating
Keyboard Macros.
MAGIC KEYBOARD
You'll write programs that will make the keyboard
look like Aladdin's Magic Lamp. You'll be able to
push one key and Format a disk, another key and copy a disk,
and still another to change the color of the screen.
You'll create programs using simple to advanced DOS commands.
The DOS commands have been edited and rewritten in
simple English language. You'll be able to create everything
in the book. No secret formulas.
The big treat is when:
you see Programs, you wrote to YOUR disk, light up the screen
and display a "Menu of One-Keystroke Programs".
WHAT DOS DOES BEST
DOS Batch files are the fastest and best way to automate
your program menus.
DOS (Batch Files) can customize program selections,
color your screen, make your computer play a song or
answer you with beeps and/or blinks..
**** END OF INTRODUCTION ****
Press <ESC> key to return to Menu.
Select "CHAPTER 1", then press <Enter> key.
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