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- DESCRIPTION TO ACCOMPANY LINKLIST.EXE Copyright 1993 by Steve Schustack.
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- The C linked list computer based training program is just a small part of
- the software and instruction contained in my book C for Fun and Profit.
- The LINKLIST program is self-explanatory and runs on any MS-DOS PC.
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- I wrote the book C for Fun and Profit and its CFP Toybox (TM) program with
- the intermediate level C programmer in mind. Beginners and more experienced
- programmers will undoubtedly find it valuable too, but intermediates will
- especially appreciate the explanations of the C techniques and constructs
- used throughout the book.
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- Working code for a graphical user interface blends general purpose screen
- handling, mouse, and keyboard functions through the use of event driven
- programming techniques. The methods used are explained as the GUI is
- constructed in a simplified framework and later fully implemented. The GUI
- supports music, animation, time limits, and a screen saver, while waiting
- for a user to respond. Sound, music, animation, memory use error detection,
- debug log trace, and program configuration parameter management functions
- are other important features you'll come across in C for Fun and Profit.
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- The book's programming material is applied to the creation of programs
- targeted at an exciting and rapidly growing market, namely that of software
- toys for young children. A drawing program, music player, and the
- capability to journey to another universe with a dazzling high speed screen
- display are just a few examples you'll find.
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- The second part of the book focuses on business and marketing aspects of
- achieving success in the software business. The means described are those
- appropriate to an individual entrepeneur, who wants to start with a small
- financial investment.
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- The CFP Toybox program is shareware and exemplifies the coding and
- marketing techniques taught throughout the book. The program is a unique
- blend of toys for children and computer aided instruction in C pointers and
- linked lists. Enjoy the program and give it away to your friends as often
- as you like!
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- You can download the CFP Toybox program from the file CFP.ZIP from library
- 6 General Fun and Games in the IBM New Users forum (IBMNEW) on CompuServe.
- That program can also be found on many BBSs and other online services.
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