I just started using OS/2 (if you can call playing with EMACS and a GIF
viewer 'using'!) and am wondering if anyone has a reccomendation for a good
OS/2 guide. I read 'Inside OS/2' and just started 'Advanced OS/2 Programming'.
Are there any other really good ones? Books are quite expensive these days, so
the more comprehensive the better... (BTW, those are the only two our library
has)
Thanks (again) in advance...
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There is the set "Microsoft OS/2 Programmer's Reference". I have
volumes 1, 2, and 3. Rumour has it there's a 4th.
Volume 1 provides a useful framework for the OS/2 API. Volume 2 is a
PM function reference. Volume 3 is a base function reference and may
not be *too* useful for you since you already have 'Advanced OS/2
Programming'. Volumes 2 & 3 seem to be a printing of OS/2 QuickHelp.
Kasey
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There have also been rumors floating around about an OS/2 book by some
of the head design people in Boca Raton. Second and third-hand reports
that have come my way indicate that this is a must-purchase book, but I again
have no indications on the release date nor have I personally seen a copy
(unlike the abovementioned documents, this is supposed to be put out by a
"real publishing house" and will be avalible in bookstores near you)
disclaimer: All of the above opinions are strictly my own, and in no way
reflect those of the employees or management of the International Business
Machines Corporation, whom I am am currently subcontracted to.
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How about saving some trees, and making the manuals available on CD-ROM?
Note that CD-ROMs cost $1 each in quantity, whereas the paper versions
probably cost $10. IBM would even save money!
Kudos to Microsoft for their Programmer's Library CD-ROM. Truly a nice
product, it replaces maybe 50 lbs of paper.