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*Disk Operating System II Reference Manual*

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	* Title: Disk Operating System II Reference Manual
	* Publisher: ATARI Inc, Sunnyvale CA 94086
	* Author: ATARI Inc.
	* Publishing Date: 1981
	* Topic: DOS II Reference Manual
	* ATARI Part Nr.: C016347 Rev. 1
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	* online see below (PDF 3,8MB)

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The ATARI Disk Operating System II (DOS II) Manual has been structured for two levels of users. The new user will find DOS II explained in well-defined terminology and sequential operating procedures. However, the new system user should make the following preparations: 
Read the ATARI 400 or ATARI 800 Computer Operators Manual. 
Read the ATARI 810 Disk Drive or ATARI 815 Dual Disk Drive Operating Manual. 
Acquire same  familiarity with an AT AR I programming language (preferably BASIC). 
As the new user becomes familiar with DOS II in Sections 1 through 4, he or she may then explore Sections 5 and 6, which are designed for the more experienced user. 
The more experienced user is one who has worked with ATARI DOS I (9/24/79 version) or has prior knowledge of the ATARI Personal Computer System, ATARI BASIC, and possibly assembly and other programming languages. 
For both levels, explanations are followed by graphics whenever possible. Our intention is to present the material in the clearest, most concise way possible for users at each level. 
Notes and terminology used with DOS 11 can be found in Appendix B; a glossary of terms is available in Appendix J; and the use of BASIC commands with DOS II is detailed in Section 5. 
The experienced user should read Appendix I which explains the major differences between DOS I and DOS II, especially noting the addition of the MEM. SAV function. 



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