MS-DOS Books

The following is a list of MS-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 13 MS-DOS Books in our collection :

Order By : Title - Release Date - Publisher

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

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

Date: 1st January 1991 A Concise Introduction to MS-DOS

Publisher: Bernard Babani
Author: Noel Kantaris

Date: 1985 MS-DOS Bible

Publisher: H.W. Sams
Author: Steven Simrin

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

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:

Volume I - Microsoft MS-DOS 6 Concise User's Guide
Volume II - Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for Windows User's Guide
Volume III - Microsoft Windows User's Guide

Publisher: Microsoft

Date: 1988 The MS-DOS Encyclopedia

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Date: 1994 The Ultimate MS-DOS Book

A guide to getting the most from MS DOS 6.2.

Publisher: Microsoft Press
Author: Joanne Woodcock

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

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

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

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

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: