DOS Commands in Windows 98

[NoOp]

On 08/06/2008 09:46 AM, catalina wrote:
> Thank you so very much for your offer to help.
> Not sure what "off list" means , or how to proceed.
> 
> What I am trying to do is to access my data base on an old PC 91997
> Toshiba Satellite 220 CDS, with a windows 98 4.10.2222 Rev A .
> Trying to make space to install Ubuntu I erased all kinds of Windows
> files , among them the windows utilities / accesories. By using DOS I am
> trying to get into the Window Programs and trying to recuperate them.
> Recuperate them so I can install any Linux....preferably Ubuntu as I
> have the CD.
> Unfortunately I can not get DOS to work....only some COMMANDS like
> cd ...exit .... are acknowledged. There is nothing Wrong with DOS...I
> can run SCANDISK  and so forth  BUT not much more .
> I wished I could junk Windows and try to learn Unix.
> I have another Laptop with W Vista on which I downloaded Ubuntu, so at
> least I can cross reference Info from the Web.
> Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
> With thanks and kind regards
> Suuri Suomi
> 

Is this the same laptop that you referenced in the "LINUX on Windows 98"
thread?

http://www.epinions.com/S0711759-Satellite_220CDS/display_~full_specs
 Key Features
Processor: 		Pentium 133 MHz
Installed Memory: 	16 MB (EDO RAM)
Hard Drive: 		1.34 GB IDE
Display: 		12.1 in.
Operating System: 	Microsoft Windows 95
Processor
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: 	Pentium
Processor Speed: 	133 MHz
Motherboard
Bus Speed: 		66 MHz
Memory
Installed RAM: 		16 MB
RAM Technology: 	EDO RAM
Max Supported RAM: 	144 MB
Installed Cache Memory: 256 KB

Are the specs of the machine any different from the above with the
exception of Windows 98 vs Windows 95? If so I'd reinstall Win98.

If you are just trying to get data back off of the drive then I'd
recommend TestDisk:
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
  http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk_Download