The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists is a single-volume, ready reference for the practicing engineer and scientist in industry, government, and academia as well as the novice computer user. It provides the most up-to-date information in a variety of areas such as common platforms and operating systems, applications programs, networking, and many other problem-solving tools necessary to effectively use computers on a daily basis. Specific platforms and environments thoroughly discussed include MS-DOS®, Microsoft® WindowsTM, the Macintosh® and its various systems, UNIXTM, DEC VAXTM, IBM® mainframes, OS/2®, WindowsTM NT, and NeXTSTEPTM. Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, integrated packages, computer presentation systems, groupware, and a number of useful utilities are also covered. Several extensive sections in the book are devoted to mathematical and statistical software. Information is provided on circuits and control simulation programs, finite element tools, and solid modeling tools.

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Guides Users of Victor, Zenith, Eagle, TI Professional, or Other Computers Through the MS-DOS Operating System

The first authoritative guide to IBM's new OS/2 Warp 4 operating system, this book includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step installation and configuration instructions, detailed checklists, reference information, Speech Recognition, and modular coverage of new and preexisting features for new and experienced OS/2 users. It covers LAN and Java run time support and peer to peer networking.

Developed from the official course materials and tested and approved by IBM, this book is a self-study tutorial covering the courses required to become a Certified LAN Server Engineer. The disk includes a self-test program for each test, using the NRP TestPrep program developed for the NetWare training guide series.