The Way Computers & MS-DOS Work

The Easy Way to Learn About PCs and the MS-DOS Operating System

Explore the inner workings of a computer through full-color photographs,
illustrations, and lively text with the newest addition to the WYSIWYG
Guide series from Microsoft Press--THE WAY COMPUTERS & MS-DOS WORK, the
ultimate how-to guide for beginners.

Updated to cover MS-DOS versions 6.0, 6.2, and 6.22, the book introduces
the inner workings of computers and the MS-DOS operating system in
glorious color without confusing computer jargon. THE WAY COMPUTERS &
MS-DOS WORK utilizes over 450 vivid photographs, illustrations, and screen
shots to tell the story. Photos and easy-to-understand illustrations lead
readers step by step through the basics and beyond. The stunning layout
draws readers into the book and encourages them to browse and explore on
their own.

Bite-size pieces of text deliver information fast and in an entertaining
way. The book cuts through the computer jargon to provide an introduction
to what computers are really all about and how beginning users can make
the most of their computers. It makes learning to use a computer fun!

"When real-world pictures show computer users exactly how to do things,
much as a video would, it takes the uncertainty out of the learning
process," said Jim Brown, Associate Publisher at Microsoft Press. "It's a
real confidence booster for people who might have been intimidated by
computers in the past. Plus, the book is a lot of fun to read and
explore."

For beginners, the book explains the basic inner working of the PC and
defines commonly used terms and commands. For the more adventurous, it
covers the powerful new features of MS-DOS 6.22. The highly visual
approach makes it easy for computer users at all levels to quickly turn to
the information they need.

Readers get advice on such topics as the correct way to set up a PC,
printer, and modem; how to best back up and restore files; and what to do
when things don't go exactly as planned. Everything from what's inside a
system unit to using DriveSpace and Defrag is covered.

The friendly WYSIWYG Wizard appears frequently with practical tips and
tricks. Readers will find him popping up throughout the book to offer
suggestions, define terms, or pitch in with friendly advice. Question and
warning boxes answer common questions and provide cautionary advice.

THE WAY COMPUTERS & MS-DOS WORK is an updated edition of the first book in
the highly visual WYSIWYG Guide series from Microsoft Press. WYSIWYG
(pronounced wizzywig) stands for "What You See Is What You Get," an
acronym that describes the on-screen style of personal computing made
popular by both the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Apple
Macintosh In the world of computers, WYSIWYG means "What You See" on the
computer screen is exactly "What You Get" on the printed page. With the
WYSIWYG Guides, what you see on the page is exactly what you'll experience
on the computer screen.

THE WAY COMPUTERS & MS-DOS WORK (ISBN 1-55615-697-9) is available in
bookstores and software stores everywhere. Other WYSIWYG Guides include
The Way Multimedia Works (ISBN 1-55615-651-0), The Way Word 6 for Windows
Works (1-55615-5697), and The Way Microsoft Excel 5 for Windows Works (1
-55615-570-0). The Way Excel 5 for the Macintosh Works and The Way Word 6
for the Macintosh Works will be available later this fall. All books in
the WYSIWYG series are available for a suggested retail price of $19.95.

Simon Collin is a journalist who has worked for PC Magazine (United
Kingdom) and other computer-related publications. He has been writing for
seven years and is the author of more than a dozen books on computers and
computer-related topics. The WYSIWYG Guides are published in collaboration
with Dorling Kindersley (DK), a world leader in the creation of quality
illustrated reference books. DK books combine high-quality design with
imaginative and sophisticated use of text and full-color imagery. DK
bestsellers include Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections and David
Macaulay's The Way Things Work.

Microsoft Press is the independent book division of Microsoft Corporation
and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft
products. More than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a
complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software
easier. Titles ranging from self-paced tutorials for first-time computer
users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed
to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States
can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS, and through
the CompuServe Electronic Mall (GO MSP).

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

The Way Computers & MS-DOS Work
by Simon Collin
128 pages, $19.95
ISBN: 1-55615-697-9
Pub. Date: September 28, 1994

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080,  800-MSPRESS

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