When you are introduced to a new or different idea, you must often learn a new set of words to understand the idea. The MS-DOS operating system is no exception. The following pages explain som terms you will need to know so that you can read and use this manual. If you are already familiar with MS-DOS, you may find the MS-DOS User’s Reference more helpful.
Microsoft GW-Basic is a simple, easy to learn, easy to use computer programming language with English-like statements and mathematical notations. With GW-Basic you will be able to write both simple and complex programs to run on your computer .