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Welcome v
What is ms-dos? vi
Before You Begin vi
How to Use This Guide viii
1 Learning About ms-dos 1
Terms You Should Know 2
Program 2
File 2
Filename 3
Directory 3
Volume Label 3
Disk drive 3
Drive name 4
Commands 5
Keys You Use with ms-dos 5
Special Keys 6
Control Key Combinations 6
The Return Key 7
2 Learning About Disks, Files, and Directories
Floppy Disks 10
Disk Protection 11
Hard Disks 12
The Format Command 13
How to Name Your Files 13
Invalid Filenames 14
Directories 14
3 Getting Started 17
How to Start ms-dos 17
How to Quit 19
How to Make a Backup Copy of Your ms-dos Disk
If You Have a Hard Disk 21
If You Have Only One Floppy Disk Drive 23
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