Tricks of the MS-DOS masters
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SpecPicks scored Tricks of the MS-DOS masters using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro reference & guides category. John Angermeyer(Author),Fahringer(Author)Format:Paperback's retro reference & guides lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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