Getting Started Concepts BASIC as a computer language Software vs. hardware What you need to get started Bringing up BASIC Welcome to the world of BASIC . This chapter will give you the background you need to begin learning how to write ...
Basic Primer for the IBM PC
Discusses the fundamentals of the BASIC computer program language and provides guidance on programming the IBM Personal Computer in BASIC to perform a variety of business functions
Assembly language and debug; Instant program; What is assembly language? Inside DOS - the disk operating system; Introduction to the IBM MACRO assembler; Using the IBM MACRO assembler; Memory segmentation...
DOS Primer for the IBM PC and XT
DOS Primer for the IBM PC and XT
This book explains the concepts that are needed to make effective use of graphics on the IBM PC. The author shows how to program graphics displays for business, engineering, education...
Readers begin to use the computer quickly as exercises take them through the steps fo backing up PC-DOS, copying and editing files, moving through the tree-structured directory, using the editor and more.
This unique approach to teaching assembly language takes advantage of the built-in "system" subroutines in the IBM-DOS operating system. No previous experience with assembly language is assumed.
Shows how to operate the IBM PC/XT, introduces the BASIC programming language, and discusses loops, strings, arrays, files, and graphics
Pascal Primer for the IBM PC