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MS-DOS Installation With Computer Support

Before going with the installation process you must know what MS-DOS is all about. It is a specialized operating system with a command line interface to accept various commands. Microsoft has integrated the latest version of MS-DOS just with the invention of Windows 95 which has actually marked this OS as standalone operating system. It helps users understand the different sections of the memory through specialized system memory organization and DOS boot process. As computer support technicians suggest some typical features define this operating system like, only one user can access the operating system and can not perform multiple tasks at one go. Besides, it includes 8-bit program instructions and 8-bit data. Tech support experts have found the file names of MS-DOS can only have 8 characters and the extensions are of 3 characters and the all the commands have to be entered through the keyboard.

There are some variations in computer booting process. System booting is actually a process of starting the operating system which involves a set of sequences that starts on switching on the system. Online tech support tutorials discuss on such booting process to make DOS users aware of the functionality especially if they are planning to install the OS themselves. If you face some sort of problem on booting your MS-DOS operating system, you can either contact with a remote computer support company available online for instant recovery or can contact your local vendor for overall servicing. Of, course the first option is always recommended for that can help you build a fair knowledge in turn. Online tech support companies help users constantly staying with touch with them and reply their queries with precise explanation. This is one of the greatest advantages of availing online computer support assistance.

Now when you have become pretty aware of the DOS systems, let’s discuss on its installation process. As computer support technicians direct first you need to switch on the computer and press the Delete key on the keyboard to get the way into CMOS setup. Here you need to select the CD ROM drive as the first boot device. Technicians will ask you to insert the bootable CD of latest MS DOS version into the CD drive. The system will display the CD drive as [A:]. On typing dir the CD content will appear. Here you need to type fdisk and on hitting Enter key. Fdisk menu options will appear.

While the booting process is completed you need to check the fdisk.exe file using dir command, fdisk option screen will be shown in the figure 1. To the both consecutive figures 1 and 2 you need to type 1 and press enter to create primary DOS partition. Here you can either choose to create a single partition using the maximum size of your RAM or can create multiple partitioning. For multiple partitioning your tech support or computer support vendor will assist to assign the volume labels for each partition. Thus your MS-DOS installation process comes to an end. Finally you need to restart the system with newly installed operating system.

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Using Computers : It’s Not Rocket Science

These days it’s strange to hear people say, “I’m just not computer literate,” as computers have evolved from archaic scientific calculators to simple point-and-click type machines. We suspect that today’s “computer illiterates” are people who haven’t taken the time to experiment with such a machine. And we strongly believe that spending just twenty minutes with one could turn the most adamant technological caveman into any one of those who have fun wreaking chatroom havoc on the Internet today.

Today, one only needs to learn how to manipulate a mouse, punch a few buttons on a keyboard, or really just turn the thing on to use a computer. It’s hard for some folks to believe, but the computers of this generation almost run themselves! For fun, let’s investigate just how little knowledge these thousand-dollar machines actually require.

Can an absolute newbie operate a computer without knowing how to use a mouse or keyboard? Assuming that a computer is set up to operate on voice command – sure! Voice command software allows users to tell a computer what to do and the computer responds by fulfilling the user’s commands. Although it’s pretty new and still under development, voice directed technology has already infiltrated consumer service related systems.

Think back to the last time that you paid a bill over the phone. Instead of speaking to a human being, chances are that you spoke to a computer that not only responded to what you said and followed the commands that you gave it, it also asked you for more information such as your full name or credit card number. In this case, a person (such as yourself) operated a computer without even knowing it!

Can an absolute newbie sit down at a computer without knowing how to use one? Assuming that a computer is set up to operate on touch command – the answer is again, yes! Touch command software allows users to literally touch objects on a monitor and tell the computer what to do with a finger. Known as “kiosks,” these programs are already in use world wide at ATM machines, employment centers, and in health monitoring systems.

Neither a mouse nor a keyboard is required. A computer user only needs to touch various boxes on a screen to control a computer. Sure, the programming behind such technology is extensive and advanced, but to the end user, it makes computer use less intimidating and plain easy.

Of course when we talk about operating a computer, we envision more involvement than speaking on the phone or touching things on a screen. The above illustrations were just a couple of examples of how far computer technology has grown, and how far we’ve pushed “user-friendliness” to its limit. Eventually, the keyboard and mouse will have to play a role when computer newbies have to work with one as a cash register, as a hotel booking program, or as a library’s catalog system.

These requirements don’t make computers any less easier to operate, but they don’t make them that much harder either. So much of today’s software is designed to accommodate the experience of a new user that anyone could get connected to the Internet, send an email message, and download an MP3 file within the first five hours of purchasing a personal PC.

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Software Piracy : It’s Best To Avoid It At All Costs

Like electronic identity theft, computer viruses, and the spread of other computer crimes, software piracy is on the rise. The problem with software piracy is that software costs make this illegal activity appealing to the end user. After all, who is it going to hurt? Rich software companies?? This article investigates software piracy as a whole and the impact that it has on the computer using industry.

The most vulnerable victims of software piracy are software businesses or independent programmers who create and distribute commercial software or shareware. We described shareware in another article, but because both commercial software and shareware require payment, they’re the target of pirates who seek to make these kinds of programs free to use.

Depending on their binding legal agreements, licensing typically allows the use of a single program on a single computer. This set up is usually fine for a user who uses software at home on one computer. But in an environment where there are five, ten, twenty or more computers, buying a license for each computer can be down-right costly. So costly that the temptation to pirate a little software here and there can be pretty tempting.

Co-workers are familiar with this temptation and they’re often the ones who “share” purchased software among those who need it. However the same temptation also prompts others to knowingly or unknowingly buy bootleg copies of commercial software or registered shareware.

As tempting as it is, it’s still illegal and the punishments/fines for sharing commercial or registered software is too much for one to bear. In recent news, “Yahoo China loses music piracy case (AP via Yahoo! News) A court has ordered Yahoo Inc.’s China subsidiary to pay $27,000 for aiding music piracy, the company and a music industry group said Tuesday.”1 Additionally, “EU lawmakers approve prison terms, fines for major commercial piracy (International Herald Tribune) EU lawmakers voted Wednesday for legislation that would set prison sentences and fines for large-scale commercial piracy, but exempt patents and copying carried out for personal use.” 2

Fortunately, there are alternatives. Schools can research student versions of commercial software or ask for a school discount. Just because school rates aren’t advertised, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t available. Freeware or open source software (also described in another one of our articles) is another alternative to pirating commercial-ware, as well as shareware. And using older versions of programs could additionally reduce the costs associated with commercial versions.

Up until recently, public opinion held little faith in freeware or open source software – often regarding it as low-quality knock-off’s of better known commercial products. But if you take a good look at what’s being offered at no cost, you may be in for a big surprise. The quality of today’s freeware and open source software created a strong rift among the commercial community and it’s literally driving the competition bananas! So much so, that even some well known software development corporations have joined the cause and built a few freeware open source products of their own!

If you can remember that there are hoards of alternatives to costly commercial software (and you make the effort to get it), you’ll discover that you can keep up with the rest of the computer industry at a significantly cheaper cost than if you attempted to pay your way down the software aisle. Software piracy just isn’t the answer.

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Gear Head Laser Wireless Rechargeable Mouse

Gear-Head-Wireless-Laser-MouseThe Gear Head laser wireless rechargeable mouse is an affordable mouse that offers precision pointing, laser tracking and scores of personalization options that will satisfy the needs of most users. With five programmable buttons, dual-way scrolling action, and a rechargeable battery system (two AA batteries and a desktop charging pad), the Gear Head cordless mouse offers much more for less than $50 than most mice in its class.

At a Glance

Pros

* Rechargeable
* Five-button mouse
* Erogonomic design

Cons

* Can be overly sensitive
* While thin, it is overall larger than comparable mice

Features

* Personalization

A five-button mouse for $50 is a deal from the beginning. But, with Gear Head’s personalization options, it will feel like it costs more.

The mouse offers programmable buttons, which will be appreciated the most by the gamers out there. The erogonomic design makes your hand feel like the mouse was made just for you. It is that same design, however, that does tend to make the mouse seem bulky, which may bother those who move the mouse around quickly or frequently — or, obviously, those with a very cluttered desktop or a small working space.
Performance

With five-buttons, the Gear Head may seem more like what a gamer needs, but it still offers great qualities for the everyday user. The scroll allows you to move both up and down and side to side. Using laser sensing technology, the mouse moves around the screen easily. But the factory default sensitivity for this can actually be overly sensitive, which may be a problem for those who need quick precision from their mouse.

Additionally, the mouse comes with two rechargeable batteries and a desktop charging pad. It should be noted, however, that the charger will only work when the computer is on.

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