Chapter
2
LOADING MS-DOS AND BASIC
The diskette that came with your computer contains MS-DOS
and the BASIC Interpreter. Before you begin using BASIC, make
backups of this diskette. First, load MS-DOS into the computer.
Loading
MS-DOS
To
start up MS-DOS, turn on your computer and insert the
MS-
DOSIBASIC diskette into Drive A. See your computer’s introduc-
tion book for information on turning on your computer and Drive
A.
Shortly, MS-DOS prompts you
to
enter the date and time. We
suggest that you enter this information since some BASIC state-
ments use the system date and time. MS-DOS displays the
proper format.
Next, MS-DOS loads and displays its prompt:
A>
This means that you are at the MS-DOS command level where
you can execute a program or command.
You
should now make
backups of your MS-DOSIBASIC diskette.
Making Backups
Just as you always keep
a
spare key for a car, you should keep
backup copies of all your diskettes. After you make the backup
of
your MS-DOSIBASIC diskette, store the original in a cool, dust-
free place where
it
can’t get bent or warped. Also be sure it is
not near any magnetic source. If something should happen
to
any of your backup MS-DOSIBASIC diskettes, be sure to make
another backup. Do not use the original diskette except
to
make
backups.
You can also use the following procedures to make backups
of
diskettes you create.
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