MS-DOS User's Guide
Welcome
Welcome to the MS-DOS operating system, version 4.0. If you are new to
working with operating systems for personal computers, you will want to
learn a few basics before you go on to learn about the advanced features
of MS-DOS. This MS-DOS User's Guide was written to help you
understand the fundamentals of using MS-DOS with your RM Nimbus
PC-286 or PC-386.
Once you have read this MS-DOS User's Guide, or if you are already an
advanced personal computer user, see the MS-DOS User's Reference,
which presents the features of MS-DOS and describes each MS-DOS
command in detail (this is available from RM or your supplier). In
addition, programmers may be interested in the MS-DOS Progmmmer's
Reference, which introduces programmers to MS-DOS, and describes all
the MS-DOS system calls.
Before You Begin
tsefore you begin using this MS-DOS User's Guide, you should have
started up yorrr computer as shown in the PC-286 and 386 Guide.
The MS-DOS operating system is supplied on the master disk labelled
'MS-DOS System and Utilities Disk", and is installed on the winchester
disk if your computer has one. Make copies of all your important disks
like &e MS-DOS System Disk - see chapter 3, "Getting Started". Always
use t}re copies to work with and keep the master disks stored away safely.
Also, take note of the following conventions used in this guide.
