Packed with actual working examples and practical exercises, it provides in-depth coverage of topics like X-Windows, pointers and structures, generating programs with "make", library cells, debugging C programs, and more. There is also comprehensive information on the standard C Library and the standard I/O Library. Updated for compatibility with System V/Relcase 3.2 and Release 4, Berkeley BJD UNIX, Xenis, and with ANSI standards. Most programs also run on MS DOS.

Though object-oriented software has become the predominant choice of business and commercial programmers, companies everywhere are still struggling with what to do with millions of lines of legacy code written in traditional languages. Offering tested techniques and tips and supported by numerous real-world case studies, this book offers a comprehensive transition framework for confronting the problem.

Introduces concepts in carefully sequenced steps which lead users to more advanced subjects. Contains numerous examples of code for each programming topic. Liberal use of problems are provided throughout, allowing readers to check their mastery of the material.

A simple, hands-on guide to Turbo Pascal 6.0 written in our popular self-teaching guide format. Step-by-step, it demystifies Turbo Pascal by walking new programmers through the entire Pascal 6.0 environment-from its interactive debugger and mouse-controlled window and menu systems through its advanced graphics and object-oriented programming capabilities. Emphasizing a "learn by doing" approach, it clearly explains how to write, edit, compile, run and debug useful programs.

A hands-on guide to Turbo Pascal 6.0 written in a step by step self teaching format.Walks programmers through the Pascal 6.0 environment, from its interactive debugger and mouse controlled window and menu systems to its advanced graphic and object-oriented programming capabilities. Examines features such as the Borland Graphics Interface (BGI), Turbo vision and the OOP toolkit. Packed with self-checks, tips, and end-of-the chapter exercises to enhance learning.

Covers all the commands and syntax for the entire Java language. A complete tutorial that details the process of building Java applications. Tips for setting up your Hot Java browser are given along with on-line resources for Java programmers. The book includes ways to make your Java applications work on Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and Sun systems.

Up to date edition reflects the major changes to communication technology since 1990. Includes discussions of ATM and Frame Relay, Ethernet and Token-Ring Networks, and expanded treatment of satellite communications. There is new information on the ATM LAN versus WAN evolution and LAN networking and Internetworking.

Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) are today's most flexible, powerful and widely used databases. Written in clear, non-technical language, this book explains the fundamental concepts of relational database design. Using SQL (Structured Query Language) examples, the book provides a wealth of practical demonstrations of real-world applications.
Understanding Relational Databases shows you how to critically evaluate, select and utilize RDBMS products. It also clarifies the proper significance of RDBMS and object-orientation for database management.

Here's a detailed technical overview of the security mechanisms used in commercial UNIX systems designed to help readers ensure that their UNIX system is correctly configured and operating in the most secure manner possible. Coverage provides all the details for security related functions within common UNIX versions, including information on the configuration and operation of network security services; file system and process security; monitoring security; security programming and standards; and security mailing lists.

Task analysis is an important aspect of user interface design, insuring that the end product is usable and practical. Written by task analysis experts, this book is the first book that provides full-length coverage of task analysis. It covers in detail every step of the task analysis process, and discusses the methodologies behindit. Commercial Biosensors

This practical tutorial/reference for programmers, system managers, and students explores the VMS operating system in depth-what is does, how it works, and how to use it to accomplish programming goals.
Each chapter begins with a discussion of the theoretical aspects of a key operating system concept-including generally recognized solutions and algorithms-followed by an explanation of how the concept is implemented, plus an example that shows the uses and implications of the approach.

This essential programming guide takes you from the fundamentals of Quick BASIC through building a graphical user interface with Microsoft's powerful new tool: Visual BASIC for DOS. The book will enable you to communicate with DOS and BIOS functions, communicate with PC hardware, and build graphical user interfaces for DOS programs.

Stresses Visual Basic's new features, notably OLE 2.0-Microsoft's Object Linking and Embedding tool, which permits programmers to establish "hit" links between existing applications-Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Describes the manner in which Visual Basic is used to create graphical front-ends for program including on-screen menus, buttons and controls which enable programmers to build front-ends not only for programs written in Visual Basic but for those composed in other languages, especially C++.

This book introduces Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) in a friendly, practical, and non-technical way. This sourcebook is practical and task-oriented in style and structure .

Includes an introduction to VSAT networks, followed by an in-depth exploration of multiple access protocols, delay analysis and system dimensioning. Details the effects of service, economic and regulatory aspects on the industry and consumer. Contains practical applications of VSAT networks and describes some of the existing VSAT products currently on the market. Includes graphs and guidelines for the design/dimensioning of VSAT networks.