This compendium of hundreds of charts and tables is a must-have computer-side reference for MS-DOS and Windows programmers. The second edition has ben updated to cover recent hardware releases and the latest versions of DOS and Windows.
Provides Listings of Hardware, Software & Peripherals Currently Available, as Well as Books, Magazines, Clubs, User Groups & Virtually All Other Microcomputer-related Services. Includes Background Information & Glossary
This all-in-one programmer's handbook of technical data and programming routines for IBM and compatible computer is now the most current information source available. This second edition features current data on the latest hardware developments, and new operating system releases from Windows and OS/2. Also covers new portable, laptop, and notebook computers; ISA and EISA architectures; and SuperVGA and XGA graphics. Part of the J. Ranade Workstation Series. Illustrated.
Connect your MS-DOS/Windows PC to the real world with this bestselling book! Control stepper motors, turn appliances on and off, monitor fluid levels, control a home security system, convert thermometer readings to digital values, detect magnetic fields, and do other useful stuff with the circuits and software found in this book. All circuits connect directly to the parallel printer port of your PC-you don't have to modify your PC in any way. Each circuit is complete with a schematic, description of circuit theory and operation, a parts list, construction and usage tips, and full source code in C, Basic, and Pascal for the controlling software. You can use each circuit "as is" or modify it for your particular needs. Do as thousands and thousands of others around the world have done-add this book to your electronics reference library! Over 200 large-format pages plus HD floppy disk. -controlling stepper and servo motors -generating audio tones and speech -converting input voltages to binary values
A practical guide to programming for data acquisition and measurement - must-have info in just the right amount of depth for engineers who are not programming specialists. This book offers a complete guide to the programming and interfacing techniques involved in data collection and the subsequent measurement and control systems using an IBM compatible PC. It is an essential guide for electronic engineers and technicians involved in measurement and instrumentation, DA&C programmers and students aiming to gain a working knowledge of the industrial applications of computer interfacing. A basic working knowledge of programming in a high-level language is assumed, but analytical mathematics is kept to a minimum. Sample listings are given in C and can be downloaded from the Newnes website. - Practical guidance on PC-based acquisition - Written for electronic engineers and software engineers in industry, not academics or computer scientists - A textbook with strong foundations in industry
Saving every programmer hours of frustration, this unique reference integrates important factual information from hundreds of sources into one convenient, easy-to-use reference. Covers all versions of MS-DOS and MS OS/2 and all IBM personal computers. Charts and tables.