This document serves as the 'Getting Started' guide for the MS-DOS 2.11 operating system on the Digital Rainbow computer. It includes:
- System Setup: Instructions for starting and stopping the Rainbow computer and the MS-DOS operating system.
- Disk Management: Procedures for formatting diskettes, copying the MS-DOS system files to create working copies, and handling diskettes properly.
- Hard Disk Operations: Detailed instructions for updating to MS-DOS 2.11 on hard disks, including partitioning (re-partitioning) for different configurations and restoring files from backup diskettes.
- Winchester Utility: A guide to using the Winchester Utility Program (Version 2.0) for diagnosing, testing, and re-initializing the hard disk.
- Reference: A comprehensive list of operating system messages with explanations and recovery steps.