Focusing on the recently updated MS-DOS, this new edition of the popular Waite Group title explores in detail the new DOS commands and functions. Expert coverage includes expanded batch file language, improved disk formatting, device drivers, file structure, and resident memory programming.

Readers learn how to manipulate all DOS functions including batch files, and the DOS shell. A complete overview of types of operating systems, coverage of some popular DOS utilities, and the latest version of MS-DOS 5.0.

This book explores all of the new features including improved data types support, enhanced macro capabilities, single-pass operation, and a low-level optimizer. Also, any programmer using BASIC, C, FORTRAN will now be able to move their programs easily into the DOS environment with the excellent tutorial and reference material.

Features up-to-date, detailed information on all of QuickBasic's keywords, functions, and features. The plus is the hundreds of instructive and useful programming examples, information on using third-party libraries, and The Waite Group's ""Step-wise Tutorials"".

John Goodman's Expert Guide to Memory Management details specific memory management hardware and software products, and offers professional advice on maximizing PC performance. Special boxed notes point out useful technical tips, and reinforce learning through accurate how-to explanations.