Serial Communications Developer's Guide - Softcover

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About the Author Mark Nelson is a programmer for Cisco Systems, Inc., in Dallas. He writes for technical publications such as Dr. Dobb's Journal and C/C++ User's Journal, and is the author of The Data Compression Book and C++ Programmer's Guide to the Standard Template Library.

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Serial Communications Developer's Guide 2nd Edition Inside Find Out How to:

• Write communications programs that are easily ported between different operating systems and hardware platforms
• Access modems or other serial devices across networks
• Use standard and intelligent multiport boards
• Implement file transfer formats such as XModem, YModem, ZModem, and Kermit
• Interface with the latest high-speed modems at data rates of 57.6Kbps and higher
• Write terminal emulation code that works on a wide variety of systems
• Write communications programs t hat take advantage of Windows 95, 98, and NT communications APIs
• Use TAPI and take the mystery out of modem settings

All source code and files for use with Microsoft Visual C++ and Borland C++ included on CD-ROM System Requirements: For 16-bit programming: Computer must be able to run Windows 3.1 and Borland or Microsoft 16-bit compilers. Borland C++ 4.5 or Microsoft Visual C++ 1.52. For 32-bit programming: Computer must be able to run Windows 95/98/NT and Microsoft 32-bit compilers. Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0 or later required. The Latest Tools and Best Techniques for Fast Results Now thoroughly revised and updated with new material on the 32-bit windows platform, this comprehensive guide delivers everything you need to write robust applications for embedded, data logging, point-of-sale, and other communications systems. Expert programmer and instructor Mark Nelson gives you a complete introduction to serial communications basics, tips on getting the most out of Windows APIs, methods for maximizing data exchange rates over high-speed modems, and the latest techniques for object-oriented programming. Featuring a CD-ROM packed with ready-to-run code modules, this is the one guide you need for successful serial communications development. www.idgbooks.com