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

Fans are raving about "Windows 2000 Programming from the Ground up, " a useful, real-world tool with in-depth coverage and explanations of the Windows 2000 programming environment. Easy-to-find referencing, advanced coverage of difficult techniques, and tips makes sifting through the muck an easier task.

A clear, comprehensive, well-paced description of all MFC essentials with numerous, ready-to-run examples, tips, and suggestions for those programmers transitioning from API for Windows programming. Includes in-depth boxes covering specific MFC programming topics and margin notes that provide concise information of critical terms without interrupting the text flow.

A tutorial demonstration of the updated operating system covers installation, configuration, desktop activation, Internet connectivity, system maintenance, peripherals, e-mail, software, and remote computing.

Essential skills made easy! Written by Herb Schildt, the world’s leading programming author, this step-by-step book is ideal for first-time programmers or those new to C++. The modular approach of this series, including sample projects and progress checks, makes it easy to learn to use C++ at your own pace.

This book covers all the major aspects and theory behind creating a fully functional network game, from setting up a stable MySQL back-end database for storing player information to developing a reusable TCP/IP network library for online games as well as developing web-based server interfaces. This title focuses on sockets rather than DirectPlay, which allows for multiplatform development as opposed to developing game servers solely for Windows-based servers and focuses on MySQL and PHP4 as development tools as well as the multiplatform use of OpenGL. Includes CD.

Programming guru Schildt provides the ultimate C++ resource for beginning to intermediate programmers using his clear, informative, step-by-step style.