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                   *** BABY-STEPS TO DOS ***

          A Step-By-Step Tutorial
          On DOS, Batch Files,
          DOS Macros, Color Codes

        Baby-Steps To DOS is written for anyone wishing to learn the language
        that makes the computer operate (run).
        Without DOS (Disk Operating System) the computer could not operate...
        it would be a useless piece of hardware.

        As an experienced DOS instructor and author I have found that
        the most productive course is to teach in BABY STEPS.
        This means use the commands in a way that they show what they do and
        how they do it.

        This is accomplished by having the commands produce small programs
        that can be observed on the screen. For example, if you want to
        change the color of the screen... you write the command... and then
        watch the color of the screen change.  From this, you add other
        commands, like copy a disk, format a disk, or list the contents of
        the directory..

        This sequence increases in BABY STEPS ... and finally, you can make
        the computer do many things from simple steps, added to other simple
        steps. From this you will learn that you can tell the computer what
        you want it to do, and not the other way around.
        Knowing DOS puts you in command of the computer.

        In this tutorial selected DOS commands have been edited and rewritten
        in "easy-to-understand" English.  Commands are explained and then used
        in the lessons. The DOS commands are used to create programs. In this
        way you learn not only the command...  but actually see what
        the program does. This is excellent for learnig DOS commands.



                        INTRODUCTION
                             TO
                        COMPUTER MAGIC

        THE SECRETS OF WRITING BATCH FILES,
        COLOR PROGRAMS AND SPEED KEYS

        FIRST TIME EVER...
        Complete Formulas On How To Create 64
        Different Color Programs.

        DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
        On how to write:
        Simple programs (Batch Files) for Color And
        One-Keystroke Speed (Macro) Keys.

        TEACHES IN EASY-TO-LEARN LANGUAGE
        Over 100 formulas for the beginner in computer.
        How to use the Simple formulas (Batch Files)
 
        HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL PROGRAMS
        That will make the computer change colors,
        format a disk or make a duplicate copy of a disk.
       
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        ABOUT THIS BOOK ON A DISK
        This disk contains 5 Chapters from the Manual.
        A print-out copy of the Lessons can made by typing the
        word Manual next to the A> prompt, like this:
                        Manual      <Then Press The Enter Key>
        The Manual is written in easy-to-understand language,
        and is for anyone interested in learning how to use MS-DOS
        commands, create Batch files and color programs.

        BATCH FILES
        Batch files are small programs.
        These little programs are very powerful. They instruct
        the computer on which command to do next. The book
        uses Batch files to teach Color Programming and creating
        Keyboard Macros.

        MAGIC KEYBOARD
        You'll write programs that will make the keyboard
        look like Aladdin's Magic Lamp. You'll be able to
        push one key and Format a disk, another key and copy a disk,
        and still another to change the color of the screen.

        You'll create programs using simple to advanced DOS commands.
        The DOS commands have been edited and rewritten in
        simple English language. You'll be able to create everything
        in the book. No secret formulas.
        The big treat is when:
        you see Programs, you wrote to YOUR disk, light up the screen
        and display a "Menu of One-Keystroke Programs".

        WHAT DOS DOES BEST
        DOS Batch files are the fastest and best way to automate
        your program menus.
        DOS (Batch Files) can customize program selections,
        color your screen, make your computer play a song or
        answer you with beeps and/or blinks..

                     **** END OF INTRODUCTION ****
                    Press <ESC> key to return to Menu.
                Select "CHAPTER 1", then press <Enter> key.















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