A soup-to-nuts introduction to Windows 98 programming that gives C and C++ programmers the foundation they need to succeed. The object and component-based approach prepares readers for today's advanced development environments. Readers will become familiar with key elements of the Windows programming environment, including GDI drawing primitives.

Comprehensive, self-paced guide filled with new options, and new features.

A quick and clear introduction to graphics programming under Windows 98 without encumbering the reader in a mass of extraneous details. The application of object oriented techniques to graphics programming is a principal theme throughout the text and many illustrative coding examples in C++ are provided. The main topics include: message-based programming; window management; working with C++ objects; Windows 98 GDI; pens, brushes, bitmaps and palettes; sprite animation; wire-frame and polygon-fill images; assembly language programming; 3D vector geometry; perspective projections; hidden pixel removal; colour shading and texture mapping; virtual world simulation.

Here is 100% of what you need to develop killer Windows applications that fully exploit the hot new features of the Internet-savvy Windows 98 operating system. The CD-ROM includes all sample code and applications, as well as third-party tools.

"Windows 98 Programming Secrets" presents the information that software engineers need to develop full-featured, commercial-quality, mission-critical applications for the Windows 98 platform. The CD-ROM includes all source code and examples from the book including executable files and project files of the sample programs.

The ideal reference for developers creating applications for 32-bit Windows, this authoritative book delivers what every Windows programmer should know about design, code, and implementing cutting-edge Windows applications.1,100 pp.

Designed specifically for beginners, Windows 98 offers clear, interactive instruction on the essentials of working with Microsoft Windows 98 in the office. Working with the text-workbook and data disk, students follow a three-step learning process. Step 1: Reading about, and becoming familiar with, the tasks and procedures. Step 2: Practice entering commands step-by-step using realistic files. Step 3: Ensure mastery of content by working through a review and refresher of key objectives for the chapter. A chapter on accessing the Internet will teach the use of the World Wide Web for basic applications such as e-mail. This program is appropriate for any educational setting, whether classroom-based or independent study.

The perfect book for people who know the basics of programming but have little experience creating programs for Windows, this title shows how to create Windows 98 applications using Visual C++ -- and have fun doing it! The book includes the lowdown on the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) library, plus the AppWizard and Class Wizard application generators. The CD-ROM includes file and sample code.

Designed Strictly As Per The Syllabus Of U.P. Technical University, This Book Provides A Systematic Introduction To Computer Hardware And Software. After Explaining The Historical Development Of Computer Technology Through Different Generations, The Book Describes The Basic Hardware Components. Peripheral Devices Are Explained Next Followed By A Detailed Introduction To Operating Systems Including Dos, Unix And Windows. Various Features Of The Internet Are Then Described Including Internet Mail Tools Like Pine And Elm And Editors Like Edit And Vi. The Basic And Advanced Features Of C Programming Are Then Explained With Suitable Examples. Examples And Problems Are Included In Various Chapters.The Book Concludes With An Introduction To Recent Developments Like Object Oriented Programming, Java, Ub Script, Wireless Application Protocol (Wap), Hyper Text Markup Language (Html) And Xml. A Question Bank At The End Of The Book Would Be Extremely Useful In Enabling The Student To Test His Understanding Of Computer Technology.