Preface

uppercase or lowercase letters.

DOS Filenames, Directory Names, and Pathnames

DOS filenames, directory names, and pathnames are shown in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Because DOS is not case-sensitive, you can type these names in uppercase or lowercase letters.

Ellipses

Ellipses in syntax examples indicate that parameters, options, or settings can be repeated.

For example, in the command

LOGIN SERVER1/SUPERVISOR /option...

you could replace option with any number of available options.

Emphasis

Italic type indicates emphasized text. For example:

Remember to load the driver before you install the application.

Icons

Checklists, which often contain prerequisites, are marked with the “Checklist” icon to the left of this text.

Procedures to follow in order to accomplish a specified task are marked with the “Procedure” icon to the left of this text.

Additional or “nonessential” but noteworthy information is marked with the “Note” icon to the left of this text.

Vital information about system or software requirements, etc., that deserves particular attention is marked with the “Important” icon to the left of this text.

Guidelines or tips about fine-tuning, optimizing, etc., which might be applicable to your site or situation but maybe not to all, are emphasized with the “Suggestion” icon to the left of this text.

Warnings about potential danger to data, hardware, or person are emphasized

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