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5 Using Applications·
with MS-DOS
In this
chapter
you will learn some
common
uses
of
MS-DOS,
such
as:
• Running application programs
• Using
edlin
How to Run Application Programs
MS-DOS
lets you run many different application programs, including
spreadsheets,
word
processing programs, and graphics packages.
These application programs can help you in a
number
of
ways.
For instance, they can help you balance a budget, figure income
taxes,
or
manage information,
such
as
inventories, stocks, and
address lists.