does anyone have any links where I can learn how to use DOS and make batch files?

a beginners guide would be cool.
and maybe a link to some cool pre-made batch files that I can learn off of.

also any good DOS forums?

Google (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=dos+%2Bbatch+%2Bfiles+&btnG=Search&meta=)is your friend 1,260,000 links for you.

For forums (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=dos+%2Bbatch+%2Bfiles+%2Bforums&btnG=Search&meta=).

I can't recommend any specifically but this is a good a place to start as any. ;)

of course I searched google, first and foremost. I wanted specific forums/websites if anyone had any.

Ah, batch files. You've made me come over all misty eyed...

First place to start is to get hold of a DOS manual. The standard documentation was fairly good on basic batch file scommands. Try a charity bookshop or a computer fair.

does anyone have any links where I can learn how to use DOS and make batch files?

a beginners guide would be cool.
and maybe a link to some cool pre-made batch files that I can learn off of.


This is a good link :

http://users.cybercity.dk/~bse26236/batutil/help/INDEX.HTM

Just click on the A, B, C, etc... letter and the appropriate explenation pops up. It also includes good examples of how to use a certain syntax .


Hth

I've still got a DOS wheel, with all the commands and parameters that show when you twist the wheel around.

To do it properly you should use edlin as the editor...