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^ Appendix C
_ Installable Device Drivers
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Introduction
Ansisys, driver.sys, and ramdrivcsys are three installable device
drivers provided with ms-dos. This appendix explains the details of
these drivers. You should read Appendix B, "How to Configure
Your System," for more information on how to install them.
Ansi.SyS What is an ANSI
n escape sequence?
An ansi escape sequence is a series of characters (beginning with
an escape character or keystroke) that you can use to define fiinc-
(****) tions for ms-dos. Specifically, you can change graphics functions
and affect the movement of the cursor.
This appendix explains the ansi escape sequences for ms-dos. For
f] examples of how to use these sequences, turn to the end of this
appendix.
O Notes:
■ Pn represents the numeric parameter, a decimal number that
v—v you specify with ASCII digits.
■ Ps represents the selective parameter, a decimal number that
you use to select a subfunction. You may specify more than
>-x. one subfunction by separating the parameters with semicolons.
■ PI represents the line parameter, a decimal number that you
specify with ASCII digits.
/~\ ■ Pc represents the column parameter, a decimal number that
you specify with ascii digits.
■ ms-dos uses a default value when you do not specify a value or
f0**} when you specify zero.