DOS Books

The following is a list of DOS Books in the Centre for Computing History collection. It is not an exhaustive list of and other books may have been published. If you have a book that you would like to donate to our collection, please view our donations page.

There are 24 DOS Books in our collection :
Order By : Title - Release Date - Publisher
A Concise Introduction to MS-DOS Date: 1st January 1991 A Concise Introduction to MS-DOS

Publisher: Bernard Babani
Author: Noel Kantaris

Amiga DOS Manual 2nd Edition Date: 1987 Amiga DOS Manual 2nd Edition

This AmigaDOS Manual Second Edition includes:

Publisher: Bantam Books

DOS and Windows Protected Mode Date: December 1992 DOS and Windows Protected Mode

DOS and Windows Protected Mode - Programming with DOS Extenders in C

This book contains advice on writing applications that take advantage of popular MS-DOS extenders (software which ups the amount of memory DOS can drawn on).

It is a part of The Andrew Schulman Programming Series.

From the back of the book:

'Section one is an introduction to the world of DOS extenders, including discussion of what an extender is, why you'd use one, and which ones are available.

Section two contains many programming examples and focuses on the technical aspects of DOS extenders, including protected-mode pointers, interrupt handling, DPMI calls, and virtual memory.

Section three analyses fully-functional extender programs including a disk duplication program, a graphics program, and a server than enables DOS and Windows programs to communicate with each other.'

First printing.

Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Author: Al Williams

DOS for Dummies: Command Reference Date: 1993 DOS for Dummies: Command Reference

"... The ideal book for someone who has just bought a PC and is too shy to ask stupid questions.

Does this sound like you? Then keep the essential DOS commands at your fingertips with the DOS For Dummies Command Reference and you won't have to worry about forgetting and deciphering DOS' cryptic commands and prompts ever again."

Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Author: Greg Harvey

DOS Programmer's Reference Date: 1988 DOS Programmer's Reference

"Increase your programming productivity and efficiency with DOS Programmer's Reference. This comprehensive guide shows you the most effective ways to take full advantage of the DOS environment."

Publisher: Que Corporation
Author: Terry R. Dettman

DOS Programmer's Reference (4th edition) Date: 1993 DOS Programmer's Reference (4th edition)

Publisher: Que
Author: Terry Dettman

Making MS DOS Work For You Date: 1992 Making MS DOS Work For You

 

 

Publisher: Bernard Babani
Author: N. Kantaris & P. R. M. Oliver

Mastering DOS Plus Date: 1986 Mastering DOS Plus

DOS Plus is the only operating system that enables both CP/M and MS-DOS programs to be run on the same computer and this is the only book that is directly relevant to users of these computers:

Publisher: Sigma Press
Author: Simon Williams

Microsoft MS-DOS - Getting Started User's Guide and Reference Date: 1991 Microsoft MS-DOS - Getting Started User's Guide and Reference

Part No. 20885

Operating System Version 5.0

Publisher: Microsoft
Author: Osborne Computers Australia

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups & MS-DOS.6.2 User's Guide Date: Microsoft Windows for Workgroups & MS-DOS.6.2 User's Guide

For sale only with a new PC

This book contains three separate manuals:

Publisher: Microsoft

MS-DOS 3.2 User's Reference Date: 1987 MS-DOS 3.2 User's Reference

MS-DOS 3.2 User's Guide

Publisher: American Research Corporation

MS-DOS Bible Date: 1985 MS-DOS Bible

Publisher: H.W. Sams
Author: Steven Simrin

MS-DOS Developer's Guide Date: 1986 MS-DOS Developer's Guide

Another in the MS-DOS series (Discovering MS-DOS and MS-DOS Bible), MS-DOS Developer's Guide is specifically written for programmers who are interested in tips and tricks to get their software running in the MS-DOS environment. This book has application to any MS-DOS environment and uses an example driven approach to cover subjects such as:

Publisher: The Waite Group
Author: John Angermeyer, Kevin Jaeger

MS-DOS User's Guide Date: 1988 MS-DOS User's Guide

Do you want to know more about your personal computer's operating system? Whether you are new to DOS or an experienced user seeking to master advanced techniques, MS-DOS User's Guide, 3rd Edition, has the answers to your questions!

Publisher: Que Corporation
Author: Chris DeVoney

PC Magazine: DOS Power Tools Date: June 1990 PC Magazine: DOS Power Tools

PC Magazine publication.
Techniques, tips and utilities.
Revised and expanded 2nd edition.
"This authoritative book/software package provides you with the tools and techniques to master any DOS system painlessly. Over 295 ready-to-run Assembly Language programs."
This book comes with 2 accompanying 5.25" Floppy Disks.

Publisher: Bantam Books
Author: Paul Somerson

Programmer's Guide to MS-DOS Date: 1987 Programmer's Guide to MS-DOS

Updated to include all versions of MS-DOS through 3.3

Revised and Expanded

"Detailing the expanded functions of MS-DOS through Release 3.3, this revision of the original bestseller remains the authority for getting all you can from MS-DOS. It's a thorough instruction guide and an invaluable technical reference that gives you the complete picture for understanding the hows whens, and whys of using MS-DOS routines without the complicated jargon of most manuals."

Publisher: Prentice-Hall Press
Author: Dennis N. Jump

SitBack for DOS and Windows Date: SitBack for DOS and Windows

Paperback book on SitBack for Dos & Windows.
A comprehensive Backup Program

Publisher: SitBack Technologies, Inc.

The MS-DOS Encyclopedia Date: 1988 The MS-DOS Encyclopedia

Publisher: Microsoft Press

The Ultimate MS-DOS Book Date: 1994 The Ultimate MS-DOS Book

A guide to getting the most from MS DOS 6.2.

Publisher: Microsoft Press
Author: Joanne Woodcock

The Waite Group's MS-DOS papers for MS-DOS developers and power users. Date: July 1988 The Waite Group's MS-DOS papers for MS-DOS developers and power users.

First Edition
Language English
ISBN-13: 978-0672225949
Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.8 x 3.4 cmWaite Group (Author)

Publisher: Sams Publishing

Undocumented DOS: A Programmer's Guide to Reserved MS-DOS Functions and Data Structures Date: October 1990 Undocumented DOS: A Programmer's Guide to Reserved MS-DOS Functions and Data Structures

This programming manual includes instructions for MS-DOS that were left undocumented by Microsoft.

From the back of the book:

'The powerful DOS programming functions undocumented by Microsoft - finally revealed in Undocumented DOS!

Since MS-DOS was first released, over 100 function calls have been listed as "reserved" by Microsoft; leaving inquiring programmers to prowl electronic bulletin boards and programming journals for information... Undocumented DOS puts all the power of reserved functions and data structures at your disposal.'

First printing.

Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Author: Andrew Schulman, Raymond J. Michels, Jim Kyle, Tim Paterson, David Maxey, Ralf Brown

Undocumented DOS: A Programmer's Guide to Reserved MS-DOS Functions and Data Structures (2nd Edition) Date: November 1993 Undocumented DOS: A Programmer's Guide to Reserved MS-DOS Functions and Data Structures (2nd Edition)

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Author: Andrew Schulman, Ralf Brown, David Maxey, Raymond J. Michels, Jim Kyle

Using Compuserve Date: 1st November 1994 Using Compuserve

Publisher: Que Publishing
Author: Michael Miller

Windows Network Programming - How to Survive in a World of Windows, DOS, and Networks Date: December 1992 Windows Network Programming - How to Survive in a World of Windows, DOS, and Networks

A detailed programming manual discussing the of use of networks in Windows 3.1.

First printing.  Part of the Andrew Schulman Programming Series.

Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Author: Ralph Davis

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