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Using this Manual

This manual, which should be used in conjunction with the Workbench User's Guide, describes the AmigaDOS software, its components, and how to use it. It assumes that you are familiar with Workbench, but have never worked with AmigaDOS. If this is the case, we recommend that you read through the entire manual to learn the concepts associated with the Amiga operating system before beginning to use it. After you have familiarized yourself with AmigaDOS, use this manual as a reference tool when executing commands or writing programs or scripts.

The following is a brief description of each chapter and appendix:

Chapter 1. Selecting an Interface: This chapter gives information to help you determine when to use AmigaDOS rather than Workbench.

Chapter 2. Understanding the AmigaDOS Shell: This chapter describes the AmigaDOS Shell in detail.

Chapter 3. Working with AmigaDOS: This chapter describes the file management system, types of commands, and components of AmigaDOS commands.

Chapter 4. Using the Editors: This chapter provides a full explanation for using the ED text editor and command listings for the MEmacs and EDIT text editors.

Chapter 5. Using Scripts: This chapter describes AmigaDOS scripts and how to create them.

Chapter 6. AmigaDOS Command Reference: This chapter describes each AmigaDOS command in detail.

Chapter 7. Workbench-Related Command Reference: This chapter describes the Workbench-related commands usable from AmigaDOS.

Chapter 8. Command Examples: This chapter provides examples of how to perform common tasks with AmigaDOS commands.

Appendix A. Error Messages: This chapter contains a list of possible program problems and suggested solutions.

Appendix B. Additional Amiga Directories: This chapter describes S:, DEVS:, L:, FONTS:, and other directories.

Appendix C: Using Floppy-Only-Systems: This chapter tells you how to make the most of your system if you only have one floppy drive and no hard drive.

Appendix D. Advanced AmigaDOS Features: This chapter provides information on customizing AmigaDOS for advanced Amiga users.

A Glossary and an Index follow Appendix D.

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