If you are using Windows 3.1, you'll need to find the 'Main' program group and look for an icon called 'MS-DOS Prompt'.

In Windows 95, click on 'Start', then 'Programs', then 'MS-DOS Prompt'. It is the same as one of those, but I don't have a Windows 98 machine handy to test. In Windows 98, try the Windows 95 steps above, then try the Windows ME steps below. In Windows ME, click on 'Start', then 'Programs', then 'Accessories', then 'MS-DOS Prompt'. Try the steps described for Windows 2000 above. In Windows NT 4, I believe it was called the 'Command Prompt'. In Windows 2000, it is called the 'Command Prompt' and you can find it by clicking on Start, then Programs, then Accessories, then Command Prompt. If you are using Windows XP, it is called the 'Command Prompt' and you can get to it by clicking on Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then Command Prompt. If you are using Windows 7 or later, you might need to use dosbox. (Parents and teachers, see the introduction I've written for you in Appendix B.)Ĭhapter 1 - Getting Started Getting to DOS Before long, you'll be writing your own programs. Then change the programs to do what you want them to do. An adult can help you get up to speed quickly. You might need to work through Chapter 1 first. The best way to start with this book is to type in some of the small programs you'll find in each of the chapters. By programming the computer you can solve math problems, create art or music, and even make new games. The computer follows each step and does exactly what It's a lot like giving someone directions to your house. With a programming language you can tell the computer what you want it to do. This book will help you get started by using QBASIC. It's a lot more fun to create your own games to play on the computer. You've probably used computers to play games, and to write reports for school.

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