- Paperback: 720 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (1 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130225576
- ISBN-13: 978-0130225573
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17.7 x 3.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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1,847,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #17 in Books > Computers & Internet > Microsoft Windows > Operating Systems > Windows 98
- #25 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Microsoft Windows > Win32 API
- #26 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Microsoft Windows > Windows 2000
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Fully updated to reflect Win32 enhancements in Windows 2000 and Windows 98, Marshall Brain's classic guide remains the most effective way for developers to master Win32 services in real-world application development. Brain introduces Win32 files, directory and drive structure, NT processes and threads, synchronization mechanisms, network communications, Remote Procedure Calls, NT services, NT security, consoles, communications ports, accessing system information, and using DLLs to modularize programs. Each self-contained chapter covers a different API service, with functions demonstrated clearly in code examples. Brain also shows how multiple services can be integrated to create larger, more sophisticated applications.
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- The Win32 best-seller, fully updated for Windows 2000 and Windows 98!
- Master every key Win32 system service
- Processes, threads, synchronization, and much more
- Includes extensive coverage of network programming
- The #1 guide to Win32 system services, totally updated!
- Includes hundreds of proven code examples —
- Comprehensive coverage of RPCs and other network programming topics
- Processes, threads, and synchronization — in depth
- Expert techniques for effective large-scale development
- Leveraging Windows 2000's security capabilities
Get up-to-speed on the Win32 API, fast!
The #1 best-seller — now completely updated!
For years, Marshall Brain's Win32 System Services has been the world's #1 resource for Windows developers seeking to master Win32 services in real-world application development. Now, this worldwide bestseller has been fully updated to reflect the latest Win32 enhancements in Windows 2000 and Windows 98!
Each self-contained chapter covers a different API service: Win32 files, directory and drive structure, processes and threads, synchronization mechanisms, network communications, Remote Procedure Calls, security, consoles, communications ports, accessing system information, using DLLs to modularize programs, and much more.
You'll find practical guidance on when to use each service, today's best techniques for integrating services into complex, enterprise-class applications, and extensive proven code examples. Whether you're an experienced Windows developer seeking to deepen your system programming skills, or you're porting applications from other environments, Win32 System Services - The Heart of Windows 98 and Windows 2000, Third Edition will be your most valuable resource.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's book presents a very good introduction to several win32 programming subjects with examples ready to use (well they need compiling :O).
I specially liked the part where RPC are used inside a windows service... very good stuff.
All other subjects are well introduced also.
I specially liked the part where RPC are used inside a windows service... very good stuff.
All other subjects are well introduced also.
I'd say that this book togheter with Petzold's "Programming Windows" are a MUST HAVE to any novice windows programmer...
The only problem I find is that the make files supplied with source examples are for an older version of VC++, but just stuck them into their one workspace and they'll work perfectly. I also used the Free Borland Compiler to compile them without any problems.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
If you code to the NT/Win2K platform: READ THIS BOOK
2 Mar 2001
Format:Paperback
I can't say enough good things about this book. But let me try.
If you want to understand how 98/NT/Win2K works under the covers, read this book. Brain and Reeves 'break it down' for you in simple language and C code that works.
If you hate Windows and think Unix is the only true OS, read this book. You'll still like Unix better, but you'll appreciate how truly wonderful Win32 is.
If you need to write code for the Win32 platform, especially server code, read this book. I bought this book when I needed to learn how to write NT services. An hour later I had my first service running.
I also learned how to write threaded code using this book.
Don't wait another moment. Buy this book now. You'll keep it at your side and use it all the time.
This is a classic work on par with Stevens' TCP/IP books.
I only wish Brain wrote a book for every subject that I needed to learn. Oh, wait, he has...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I must have book on programming for Windows
29 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
Unlike most books out there that mainly talk about GUI programming, this book focuses on all those functions that your Computer Science instructor (who probably loves Java because they lack the capacity to learn anything about Win32 or MFC) never taught at your C++ courses, such as getting a directory listing, creating and installing your own services, killing processes, creating threads, and a really simplified but yet awesome lesson on network programming. All source code is simplified by using the simple <iostream> class and main(), so you can easily see what is going on, and keeping the entire source code down to less than a page.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Still Practical
25 April 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
In spite of being an older book, this material is easy to follow and still works.
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