Operating Systems Tutorial

EBook Description: When we looked at the development of computers at the beginning of the course we noted that the first programmers wrote programs by hard-wiring the computer itself, i.e. physically altering the wires in the computer.

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How to write your own OS

In this tutorial you will be tought by examples, and by the end you should have created your own operating system.

DOS and Batch Files Help and Tips

For 'power hungry' users who still like to do thing text-based, we present a selection of DOS and batch file related tips, including links to DOS and batch file tips for Windows.

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How to Remove Startup Programs

The longer you own a Windows PC, the slower it boots up. This is because you will likely install numerous applications on your computer over time. Some of these applications will be boxed software purchased from Office Depot or Staples, but most will probably be applications you've bought online after downloading free trial versions for evaluation.

Registry Hacks for Servers

Advanced users of Windows XP are used to digging around in the Registry looking for ways to tweak performance or push the envelope of Windows' abilities. Provided you back up your Registry before hacking it, no harm usually comes from such endeavors.

Best Windows Admin Downloads

More than 9,000 tools, templates, white papers, and other items are currently available from the Microsoft Download Center, and all of them are free.

How To Recover from Registry Corruption

One of the most frustrating experiences working with computers is when they won't start. This frustration is usually compounded by cryptic error messages that don't provide you with enough information to determine what's wrong, let alone fix the problem. For example, maybe you've seen the following message when starting your Windows XP machine:

Inside Vista's New Diagnostic Tools

Despite conventional wisdom on the subject, new versions of Windows have made big improvements in reliability and performance. This is particularly true of Windows XP, which is rock-solid compared to the earlier Windows 2000. I'm hoping that Windows Vista will bring even greater improvements in these areas, and although only time will tell for sure, things look good so far.

The Ultimate Free Windows Toolkit

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