Operating Your System
In this chapter you will learn:
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a few MS-DOS functions
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the basics of the system setup program
The software that your system will use falls into two categories. First
there is the operating system, the language that tells the system what
to do. The operating system in this computer uses is Microsoft
Corporation’s MS-DOS, the world’s most widely used operating sys-
tem for PC/XT/ATs.
Next, there is the application software what you use for work and play.
Finding application software is a simple matter of going to your nearest
PC store.
Note:
This is not an MS-DOS manual. It mentions only a few of the DOS
functions available. To learn more about DOS, refer to your MS-DOS
User’s Guide and Reference manual included with your system.
Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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Summary of Contents for Apex 386SX/20
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