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Shows how to access the powerful graphics and sound features of the Apple II GS quickly and easily, and discusses Toolbox calls, memory management, and disk use

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9780874551204 | Compute, November 1, 1987, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Shows how to access the powerful graphics and sound features of the Apple II GS quickly and easily, and discusses Toolbox calls, memory management, and disk use

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Explains the differences between SuperCard and HyperCard, describes the program's features, and explains SuperTalk commands

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9780874551983 | Compute, July 1, 1989, cover price $23.95 | About this edition: Explains the differences between SuperCard and HyperCard, describes the program's features, and explains SuperTalk commands

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Product Description: Nationally syndicated computer columnist Dan Gookin details how to use Magellan to locate information quickly from all parts of a hard drive. He also includes how to create and use macros, view and manipulate data, launch programs, print files, and more.

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9780830634613 | Tab Books, January 1, 1990, cover price $21.95 | About this edition: Nationally syndicated computer columnist Dan Gookin details how to use Magellan to locate information quickly from all parts of a hard drive.

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Covers formats, file names, directories, subdirectories, batch files, programming, menus, backups, passwords, hidden files, and storage optimization

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9780830634903 | 2 edition (Windcrest, April 1, 1990), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Covers formats, file names, directories, subdirectories, batch files, programming, menus, backups, passwords, hidden files, and storage optimization

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9780133837384 | Har/dskt edition (Prentice Hall, April 1, 1990), cover price $24.00

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Product Description: Batch files are the fastest, most reliable way for programmers and DOS users to cut down on production time when performing software installations, file backups, or any other routine computer chore. This new guide leads readers step-by-step through the development versatile batch files that use the new features of the latest DOS versions, commercial batch file extenders and utilities written in high-level languages such as C and Pascal...read more

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9780830686414 | Har/dis edition (Windcrest, January 1, 1991), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Batch files are the fastest, most reliable way for programmers and DOS users to cut down on production time when performing software installations, file backups, or any other routine computer chore.

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Product Description: A basic introduction to the fundamentals of DOS--the operating system used by the majority of today's personal computers. Yet DOS is an intimidating subject. It's a stumbling block over which many beginning computer users usually trip...read more

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9780945776161 | Computer Pub Enterprises, March 1, 1991, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: A basic introduction to the fundamentals of DOS--the operating system used by the majority of today's personal computers.

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Product Description: An easy-to-read, in-depth book designed to eliminate the confusion of purchasing a computer system. Written for the first-time buyer or novice user, this book explains how computers work in simple, understandable terms, and provides advice on purchasing any computer system.

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9780945776208 | 4 sub edition (Computer Pub Enterprises, June 1, 1991), cover price $8.95 | About this edition: An easy-to-read, in-depth book designed to eliminate the confusion of purchasing a computer system.

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Product Description: Book by Gookin, Dan

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9781558511880 | M & T Books, June 1, 1991, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Book by Gookin, Dan

Although this book is about advanced batch file programming DOS users at all skill levels can turn to this bestselling guide for tips on how to customize their systems and simplify many of their everyday computing tasks. Dan Gookin's clear, conversational instruction makes it easier than ever to create sophisticated batch files and desktop utilities. Updated to cover the latest version of DOS, this book includes enhanced coverage of batch file commands, material on several new code compilers, and an expanded "cookbook" reference section. Gookin provides plenty of sample programs, complete with line-by-line explanations - all of which are available on disk.

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9780070239319 | 3rd edition (McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, August 1, 1991), cover price $29.95 | also contains Africa''s Big Five

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9780830677450 | 2 edition (Windcrest, June 1, 1991), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Although this book is about advanced batch file programming DOS users at all skill levels can turn to this bestselling guide for tips on how to customize their systems and simplify many of their everyday computing tasks.

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Explains the advanced capabilities of MS-DOS version 5, discusses advanced batch-file techniques, interactive menus, and customizing, and includes a quick reference guide to commands

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9781556153716 | 3 sub edition (Microsoft Pr, July 1, 1991), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Explains the advanced capabilities of MS-DOS version 5, discusses advanced batch-file techniques, interactive menus, and customizing, and includes a quick reference guide to commands

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Product Description: This bestselling favorite has been updated to cover DOS 5, new code compilers, and includes an expanded reference section. Sample programs are included on the enclosed disk.

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9780830625321 | Bk&disk edition (Windcrest, October 1, 1991), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: This bestselling favorite has been updated to cover DOS 5, new code compilers, and includes an expanded reference section.

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Provides practical information on how to select and buy a portable computer, set up and use the system, and communicate with other computers

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9780830624911 | Har/dis edition (Windcrest, October 1, 1991), cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Provides practical information on how to select and buy a portable computer, set up and use the system, and communicate with other computers

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Product Description: Dan Gookin has updated this guide to reflect the new features of DOS 5. For DOS users who have already lost control of their hard disks, this book explains how to break down and reorganize jumbled files and data into manageable units using a combination of partitional and subdirectories...read more

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9780830635214 | 3 har/dis edition (Windcrest, March 1, 1992), cover price $39.95 | About this edition: Dan Gookin has updated this guide to reflect the new features of DOS 5.

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9780830635207 | 3 pap/dskt edition (Windcrest, March 1, 1992), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Dan Gookin has updated this guide to reflect the new features of DOS 5.

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9781556154737 | Microsoft Pr, March 1, 1992, cover price $14.95

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Offers new techniques that can help readers boost the power of their operating systems using batch files

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9780830638543 | 2 har/dis edition (Windcrest, July 1, 1992), cover price $34.95 | About this edition: Offers new techniques that can help readers boost the power of their operating systems using batch files

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Good sense and good humor characterize instructions in optimizing every part of window-based systems, with special information on multimedia upgrade options, networking, and telecommunications. Original.

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9781556155062 | Microsoft Pr, September 1, 1992, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Good sense and good humor characterize instructions in optimizing every part of window-based systems, with special information on multimedia upgrade options, networking, and telecommunications.

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A beginner's guide to WordPerfect covers all of the key commands and features of WordPerfect, Versions 4.2 through 5.1, including common novice mistakes, things never to do, and advice on what to do after you panic. Original.

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9781878058522 | John Wiley & Sons Inc, October 1, 1992, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Shows how to enter, edit, file, and print text, discusses formatting and terminology, and includes troubleshooting suggestions

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Product Description: This guide explores an even deeper level of hidden DOS features and commands. It examines unique DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1 features, as well as tricks and secrets that apply to all DOS versions. This book shows you how to: optimize your Windows 3...read more

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9780945776284 | Computer Pub Enterprises, October 1, 1992, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: This guide explores an even deeper level of hidden DOS features and commands.

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Product Description: Whatever their level of skill, DR DOS users can turn to this guide for valuable tips on how to customize their PC systems and simplify many of their most complex, time-consuming computer tasks using batch files. By following Dan Gookin's clear guidance and instruction, readers can exercise what they already know about DR DOS to create powerful batch files and desktop utilities...read more

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9780830642434 | Pap/dis edition (Windcrest, January 1, 1993), cover price $34.95 | About this edition: Whatever their level of skill, DR DOS users can turn to this guide for valuable tips on how to customize their PC systems and simplify many of their most complex, time-consuming computer tasks using batch files.

Product Description: Now more than ever, today's memory-intensive software applications are pushing the existing installed base of 286/386 and even 486 computers to the limit. Recognizing this, Microsoft has added additional features to MS-DOS 6.0 that allow users to do custom computer configurations that optimize available memory...read more

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9781556155451 | 2 sub edition (Microsoft Pr, March 1, 1993), cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Now more than ever, today's memory-intensive software applications are pushing the existing installed base of 286/386 and even 486 computers to the limit.

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