Hey, I've been having that same kind of problem!!  And don't feel bad--i'm DOS inept also.  

I've got no advice, just a common complaint.  Right now I'm trying to just GET THE THING OFF MY COMPUTER!!  It's like, taking up space, and not working, and annoying me.  How do  get it off?

~Lilly

I'm a new ZORK fan.  I've completed the first three originals.  

Where should I go from here?  Is there any specific order I should attempt these now?

...any advice for a new Zorky?

yours.

~Lilly