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Re: SDK References?

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From: Frank Pelzer
Date: Fri, 07 Jun 1991 17:33
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In article <91157.203107ACPS1794@Ryerson.Ca> ACPS1794@Ryerson.Ca writes:
>I've recently bought Borland C++ and want to start using it to program for
>Windows.  Can anyone tell me, where/how I can get the SDK reference manuals?
>Are they available in stores?  I'd prefer to buy from a store rather then
>order by mail.
>
>I recall reading that there were two library reference books. (Can't remember
>the names).  Or, if there's something better available, what is it?
>
>I've already got Petzold's book, so tutorial-type stuff isn't needed.  A
>reference to all the Windows API calls, is.

There are three books in the MICROSOFT WINDOWS' PROGRAMMERS REFERENCE
LIBRARY from MICROSOFT PRESS:

Author:  Microsoft Cooperation
Title:   Microsoft Windows: A Guide to Programming
         (Microsoft Windows Programmer's Reference Library)
Source:  Microsoft Press, Redmont, 1990
Price:   $29.95 (cover price)
ISBN 1-55615-308-2

Author:  Microsoft Cooperation
Title:   Microsoft Windows: Programming Tools
         (Microsoft Windows Programmer's Reference Library)
Source:  Microsoft Press, Redmont, 1990
Price:   $24.95 (cover price)
ISBN 1-55615-310-4

Author:  Microsoft Cooperation
Title:   Microsoft Windows: Programmer's Reference
         (Microsoft Windows Programmer's Reference Library)
Source:  Microsoft Press, Redmont, 1990
Price:   $39.95 (cover price)
ISBN 1-55615-309-0

They should be available in your local bookstore.
Would be nice if somebody could comment on the information over
noise ratio of these books (especially of the first both).
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From: pelzer@pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu (Frank Pelzer)
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Subject: Re: SDK References?
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Date: 7 Jun 91 17:33:54 GMT
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