As we move into the world of electronic communication, the need for secure, private messaging becomes more and more important.
When it comes to high-speed data verification, Fletcher's checksum algorithm can do the job.
Mike ports an XModem engine from DOS to Windows using Windows' Comm API facilities.
This library of IPX functions can significantly improve Novell network throughput.
Over the next couple of months, we present the glue that lets you build an operational kernel.
Mark's implementation of the CRC-32 algorithm generates a unique 32-bit number.
Multiuser DOS from Digital Research is an MS-DOS compatible multitasking operating system that's a good platform for control systems.
Here's a TSR that bridges the gap between DOS and real- or standard-mode Windows.
Custom controls are central to Windows programming, particularly pencentric development.
Michael takes a look at UserTalk, Frontier's C-like scripting language.
The Application window class is the foundation of any D-Flat application.
To Jeff, Borland's Object Vision is really a Windows-based, event-driven programming language.
Michael opens his mail and finds alternative approaches to hidden surfaces, dual-monitor debugging techniques, bitblt "compiling," and more.
If you're a serious programmer, Andrew Tanenbaum's books should find a place in your library.
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