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Some additional Tips / info for DOS operation:


If you are rusty with DOS commands these should get you started:

DIR = list files in the current directory.
CD "directory name here" = change directory to the specified one.

Other useful commands are:
DIR/P = list directory with a pause function to view long lists.
DIR/W = list directory as multiple columns to view long lists.
You can even combine these with the DIR/P/W command.

DIR.EXE = List only executable files (.exe). Useful for quickly finding out what to type to start the game.
DIR.BAT = Same as above but for batch files (.bat).

And finaly to start a program simply type in the correct .EXE or .BAT file name and hit ENTER.
Sometimes a game might also start from a .COM file. (usualy just very old and simple games)

DOS Sound Setup:

Usualy DOS games reguire you to run the SETUP, SETSOUND or similar .exe or .bat file to configure your sound card.
When you setup sounds for a game in DOSBox use Soundblaster16 if available to get stereo sounds. Otherwise select a regular SoundBlaster card from the list. Automatic configuration should be fine. If you do need to manualy specify the card settings use these:
IRQ 7
DMA 1
I/O 220


Happy DOSBoxing!

All these DOS commands bring back fond memories of DOS programs and DOS games from years gone by. Now these commands for the most part have been tucked inside an icon, link, tile etc. to run the game. I feel DOS commands and the like are becoming a lost skill.

ORIGINAL: CGGrognard

All these DOS commands bring back fond memories of DOS programs and DOS games from years gone by. Now these commands for the most part have been tucked inside an icon, link, tile etc. to run the game. I feel DOS commands and the like are becoming a lost skill.

For me those were magical times, learning all the DOS commands, remember the "DOS Shell"? It was the non-GUI Windows File Manager. [:)]