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#8692From: Allen WinnettFeb 18, 1986 2:55 AM
My Amiga came with two manuals (Intro & Basic) which do not answer any questions about the DOS commands available. I need a source with which I can obtain more info, a book would be great. Current questions are: How do I obtain a DIR on any- disk besides WORKBENCH. How would I start a program on one of my public domain disks. HELP-I'M REALLY GETTING AGGRAVATED! Currently I am running 1 drive, and it seems that everything is set up so that you need 2 drives,,,HELP!! Allen in California * Reply: 8704
#8704From: Denis HennessyFeb 18, 1986 3:30 AM
The simple answer is 'Borrow an "AmigaDos Users Manual"'. If you can't get one of these the following might help: 1. set the CLI switch on in the preferences window and save settings. 2. Reboot (to be sure) and open the system subdirectory (by double- clicking it's icon. This will open a CLI window where you can type commands like on a boring old PC. 3. Typing DIR will give you a directory listing (so will LIST) 4. All available commands are in a directory called C: To see what's available type DIR C: (carraige return after everything). If you've any specific problems or queries I'll be glad to help Denis Hennessy (Ireland) Ooops, I forget: after opening the system directory, double click the