To create a bootable floppy:
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0. If you recieved DOS-C on diskette, copy the files into a directory 
set aside for the operating system.  If you downloaded, repeat the unpacking 
in a  directory set aside for the operating system if you did not already do 
so.  This will make certain that you do not inadverdantly mix DOS-C 
utilities with those of other DOS systems.

1. Format a new floppy.  This is not an absolute necessity as DOS-C does not 
require system files to be in any special location.

2. Change directory (if necessary) to where the DOS-C files are stored.

3. Enter the command:

	sys a:

	 -or-

	sys b:

to transfer the system files to the diskette.

4. Write protect this disk and use it to boot from.


To create a new bootable hard disk:
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0. Prepare a bootable floppy as outlined above and copy sys.exe to it.

1. Create a bootable partition using your favorite "fdisk" program.

2. Format the partition using whatever means necessary.  Do not place system 
files on this partition unless you are planning to use a boot manager.  If 
you do plan on multiple boots, refer to the documentation for your boot 
manager.  Skip the next two steps if your boot manager has specific 
instructions for making a bootable disk.

3. Change to the floppy disk prepared earlier.

4. Enter the command:

	sys c:

	 -or-

	sys <whatever drive your boot manager allows you to boot from>

to transfer the system files to the disk.




To create a bootable partition on an pre-formatted hard disk:
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0. Prepare a bootable floppy as outlined above and copy sys.exe to it.

1. Create a bootable partition using your favorite "fdisk" program.

2. If you do plan on using a boot manager, refer to the documentation for 
your boot manager.  Skip the next two steps if your boot manager has 
specific instructions for making a bootable disk.

3. Change to the floppy disk prepared earlier.

4. Enter the command:

	sys c:

	 -or-

	sys <whatever drive your boot manager allows you to boot from>

to transfer the system files to the disk.


Pat Villani (patv@iop.com)


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