warloc@bsu-cs.UUCP (Gary N. Rivers) (10/29/87)
Hi.. I'm a new user to MS-DOS machines.. I have several questions that have me curious.. I recently purchased a Tandy 1000 SX, with dual drives. It is last years model, and I am very pleased with it.. Since I know nothing about MS-DOS machines, I have joined a local U-group, but alas, they seem to be more interested in making backups than learning the machine..Tell me.. What is a good book on MS-DOS machines? What is a good Assembler/Debugger and book on such?? If I ask Tandy, will they forward Schematics?? What about support, like extra parallel/serial ports?? Email if you like.. MicroChip aka Dwayne Sudduth Posting As Warloc aka Gary N. Rivers..
daveb@laidbak.UUCP (Dave Burton) (11/06/87)
In article <1366@bsu-cs.UUCP> warloc@bsu-cs.UUCP (Gary N. Rivers) writes: > >What is a good book on MS-DOS machines? That depends upon your interests with MSDOS and computer experience level. Assuming prior experience with computers and an interest in assembly: _MSDOS Developer's Guide_ Good book on systems level MSDOS programming and philosophy _Inside the IBM PC_ Valuable for the info is gives on BIOS locations, etc. >What is a good Assembler/Debugger and book on such?? MASM is the standard (though probably not the best). It does the job... A book? Stay away from _8088/8086 Assembly_ by Sybex Publishing. Though they've done well with z80 docs, I hate my copy. Try _8086 Reference Manual_ Official Intel documentation >If I ask Tandy, will they forward Schematics?? Get the _Technical Reference Manual_ from your (ahem) Friendly Neighborhood Radio Shack. >What about support, like extra parallel/serial ports?? Anything on the market 10 inches and shorter should work. Personally, I favor: Merrimack Industries for mail order pure Tandy Dell Computer (PCs Limited) for mail order PC -- --------------------"Well, it looked good when I wrote it"--------------------- Verbal: Dave Burton Net: ...!ihnp4!laidbak!daveb V-MAIL: (312) 505-9100 x325 USSnail: 1901 N. Naper Blvd. #include <disclaimer.h> Naperville, IL 60540