Explaining how and why developers can combine various low-level system calls to accomplish high-end results, this book emphasizes low-level solutions using C and C++. The CD contains sample code so programmers can work with it online.

This book gives programmers and system developers an up-close look at the most important aspects of Windows 95. Pietrek's objective is to give programmers an in-depth understanding of the Windows 95 operating system and its internals. Readers will learn about the overall architecture of Win 95, portable executable files, processes, Kernel tricks, and much more.

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Ron Fosner provides tips and teaches techniques enabling Windows programmers to optimize OpenGL performance on the Windows platform. Topics include model and view matrices, bitmaps and texturing, and manipulating OpenGL objects. Numerous programming examples in C are provided.

A practical insider's guide to coding the new UI features. Coverage includes implementing the new common controls, shell extensions, new environment features called shortcuts, and changes to the common dialog boxes. The disk provides all the source code and a complete application that combines a broad assortment of the new interface elements.

Delve into programming the Windows operating system through the Windows API in with C++. Use the power of the Windows API to working with processes, threads, jobs, memory, I/O and more. The book covers current Windows 10 versions, allowing you to get the most of what Windows has to offer to developers in terms of productivity, performance and scalability.

A wide-ranging discussion of the next generation of the Microsoft Windows Operating system. Not only does the book provide an exclusive, inside look at the architectural and programming underpinnings of Windows, but it also gives a detailed vision of the next important evolution of the Windows-centric office. (Operating Systems)