Introduction to Microcomputers and Ms-Dos, An

Synopsis: Introduces the beginner to computers and the language of the MS-DOS operating system. Discusses aspects of micros and their functions, including hard and floppy discs, files and directories. Describes many DOS commands. Shows how to format a floppy disc, create a directory structure and copy files into sub-directories, delete and rename files.
Series: Computing for Beginners, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 1992 sale: £15 (schools); £35 (higher education); £45 (commercial)
Notes: Reviewed by Alan Clements in TES, 13 Nov 92, p33.
Documentation: Supporting booklet and floppy disc containing exercises.
Subjects: Information technology
Keywords: computer operating systems; computers; microcomputers

Writer

Cast

Paul Foley
Richard Walker

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