DOS for Dummies

In the ephemeral world of computing, DOS For Dummies is a classic. A bestseller year after year, this fun and easy-to-understand DOS primer is as useful as ever, now with complete coverage of the latest version of DOS, Version 6.22. Whether you prefer not to use Windows or have perfectly good DOS-based applications unavailable for Windows, DOS For Dummies is your essential guide to everything from the regular chores of organizing files and optimizing hard disks to the occasional challenges of installing software drivers for new modems, printers, and other hardware devices. Author Dan Gookin also tells you what you need to know if you're moving from the DOS command-line interface to the Windows graphical user interface. Along the way, Gookin offers plenty of tips on getting the most out of DOS and out of your computer as a whole.