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# AUTO FILES: An Under Utilized Facility

Explains the AUTO file facility found in RAMEX, MILLENIA K, and SPDOS for the TS2068, which allows automatic loading of BASIC or machine-code programs when a disk is initialized. Includes a BASIC shell program of approximately 30 lines for DOS menu navigation. A tutorial for users wanting to create auto-booting disks.