Enhanced MS-DOS batch file programming

By Dan Gookin

Book Overview

Batch files are the fastest, most reliable way for programmers and DOS users to cut down on production time when performing software installations, file backups, or any other routine computer chore. This new guide leads readers step-by-step through the development versatile batch files that use the new features of the latest DOS versions, commercial batch file extenders and utilities written in high-level languages such as C and Pascal. The book also provides in-depth coverage of the builder environment with which readers can compile and extend batch files for disk operation, file manipulation and menu and screen control.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830676414
• ISBN13: 9780830676415
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Windcrest
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

batch files for dummies

A good introduction to batch files and a very useful desk reference. When it comes to batch files I check this book first then the IBM command reference. I use batch files with my windows 98, ( notepad just cries write a batch file!) . Even though written in 1991, it still covers the basics. Dan's hunt for the elusive "master environment" is entertaining and informative.