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Title: DOS basics

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10180193· OSTI ID:10180193

DOS is an acronym for Disk Operating System. It is actually a set of programs that allows you to control your personal computer. DOS offers the capabilities to create and manage files; organize and maintain information placed on disks; use application programs such as WordPerfect, Lotus 123, Excel, Windows, etc. In addition, DOS provides the basic utilities needed to copy files from one area to another, delete files and list files. The latest version of DOS also offers more advanced features that include hard disk compression and memory management. Basic DOS commands are discussed.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
10180193
Report Number(s):
BNL-60710; ON: DE94018434; TRN: AHC29420%%78
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1994]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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