I am a DOS native, having learned to use IBM compatible computers prior to the release of Windows 95 (some might remember Windows 3.1). I am proficient with file and directory commands as well as system control and hidden options. This includes piping and batch creation and control along all in several different variations of DOS. I love tutoring and my approach is three-fold. First, I help each person learn how to become more successful and independent lifelong learners. Second, each tutee should complete their assignments as much as possible before each session so we can identify and focu [more]
DOS is the basic operation system for Windows. Comfortability with batch processing, understanding how to use command-line executables, and even navigating the GUI frontend (explorer) continue to be important skills. Althought DOS does not change very much from version to version, the ability to command the language (and its intricacies) to produce expected results in batch scripting is important to automate clerical tasks and remove error-prone steps in processing. I have tutored in mathematics and physics during my graduate years while earning my PhD in experimental particle physics. I ha [more]