Summary
This new edition has been thoroughly updated for a 32-bit world. It addresses topics such as: multithreading, GDI and OLE fundamentals, preemptive multitasking, printing and memory, and the new Windows 95 user interface.
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Media Reviews
"If someone you know is just starting out with Windows programming, particularly Windows 95, tell that person to buy this book and read it cover to cover." -- Lou Grinzo
-- Dr. Dobb\' s Journal
"Exhaustive guide to writing applications in MS Visual C++ 4.0 for Win95. Revised for the 32-bit environment, this classic programmer's tutorial/reference has retained its clarity and value."
-- Computer Book Review (newstands, or 1-888-HICRAFT)
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Microsoft Pr Published date: 1996 Size: 7.5 x 9.25 inches Weight: 3.65 pounds Pages: 1100
Publisher's Notes
Updated for the 32-bit world of Windows 95, this Charles Petzold bestseller is the best-known, most widely praised, and most widely used how-to programming book on the planet. For a generation of C programmers, "look it up in Petzold" has been the final word on questions about programming for Windows. In this thorough revision, Petzold reveals many valuable new insights, augmented by key contributions from programming expert Paul Yao. Still the comprehensive reference and tutorial to the core areas of programming for Windows, PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 95 is now a 32-bit book with 32-bit programs on CD-ROM, covering new Windows 95 topics such as multithreading; GDI and OLE enhancements; preemptive multitasking; printing and memory (both completely revamped); and the new user interface.
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