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This constitutes a bibliography of some of the references used in creating
the BASWIZ library. They are listed in no particular order. I might note
that many of these references contain incorrect information on one point or
another and that they frequently contradict eachother. Such are the joys of
assembly programming. Comments reflect my personal opinions on the text.
"The New Peter Norton Programmer's Guide to the IBM PC & PS/2". 2nd Ed,
1988, by Peter Norton and Richard Wilton. Microsoft Press.
-- Often contains inadequate detail and is unusually error-prone. Some of
the information is unique to this source, however, so it has its value.
"COMPUTE!'s Mapping the IBM PC and PCjr". 1985, COMPUTE! Publications, Inc.
-- An old but indispensable reference. The memory map, port reference, and
low-level support chip information are very good.
"Programmer's Guide to PC & PS/2 Video Systems". 1987, by Richard Wilton.
Microsoft Press.
-- A terrific reference on video from MDA to VGA. The example program for
putting the Hercules adapter into graphics mode is rather buggy, though.
"The Waite Group's MS-DOS Developer's Guide". 2nd Ed, 1989, by The Waite
Group, Inc. Howard W. Sams & Co.
-- An excellent reference on all sorts of low-level programming. TSRs,
video, numeric coprocessor, communications, and lots more is covered.
"The MS-DOS Encyclopedia". 1988. Microsoft Press.
-- Encyclopedic it is. Every serious assembly programmer should have a copy.
Covers DOS itself, DOS interrupts, TSRs, communications, lots of handy
articles by the best in the business. The BIOS is ignored, however.
"Disk Operating System Version 3.00 Operating Reference". 1984. IBM Corp.
-- Useful for getting the scoop as IBM sees it. Good for clearing up
contradictions in other texts, but not particularly vital. Overpriced.
"Practical Microcomputer Programming: The Intel 8080". 1976, by W. J.
Weller, A. V. Shatzel, and H. Y. Nice.
-- You'd think a book this dated would be handy for starting fires, hmmm?
In truth, it contains some very neat techniques that apply to modern
problems. Keep it in mind when browsing that used book store!
"Numerical Analysis with the TI 99/4A, Commodore 64, Apple II+/IIe and TRS-80
Model I/III". 1984, by H. R. Meck. Prentice-Hall, Inc.
-- Another oldie-but-goodie, this book contains a large number of useful
numerical algorithms, complete with source code in BASIC. Nicely written.