The Peter Norton PC Programmer's Bible 

The Ultimate Reference to the IBM PC and Compatible Hardware and Systems
Software

by Peter Norton, Peter Aitken, and Richard Wilton
632 pages, $29.95
ISBN: 1-55615-555-7
Pub. Date: June 1, 1993

A Peter Norton book without his picture on the cover! At first glance
that's what THE PETER NORTON PC PROGRAMMER'S BIBLE from Microsoft Press
seems to be missing. However a closer examination of the revised
bestselling computer book classic does indeed reveal a likeness of the
software industry legend without shirt-sleeves rolled up and arms folded!

Peter Norton's trademark pose was first seen on THE PETER NORTON
PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE TO THE IBM PC in 1984. It quickly became the symbol for
a youthful industry. Computers were about to change the world, and THE
NORTON GUIDE became the primary reference for thousands of pioneering
enthusiasts, students, and programmers. It was the first readable
introduction to the technical underpinnings of the PC and was hailed as a
valuable reference for anyone curious about how the PC works. More than a
half million copies were sold through the first two editions.

Today the completely updated edition of this landmark book is back, better
than ever. It provides fresh information for a whole new generation of
computer enthusiasts eager to master the concepts of PC programming. And
as was true of previous editions, it's not only for programmers. Anyone
who is involved in or needs to understand the inner workings of the Intel
microprocessor-based family of microcomputers will be able to use this
book as a handy guide. Readers get detailed reference information as well
as an overview of the philosophies, ideas, and techniques behind
developing modern, high-performance PC software. One look inside explains
why many of today's most prominent computer industry figures credit this
book for sparking their interest in the computer age. Complete coverage
includes:

Hardware -- Readers get a detailed description of the anatomy and function
of each hardware component as well as information on the architecture,
design philosophy, and interoperability of microprocessors and bus
technologies, including the Intel Pentium' microprocessor and ISA, EISA,
and Micro Channel bus technology.

Operating Systems -- The authors take the readers from the fundamentals to
the important details about the latest and most widely used operating
systems, including information on BIOS and MS-DOS services, user
interfaces, message-driven architecture, and more. MS-DOS 6, Microsoft
Windows 3.1, Windows NT and OS/2 operating systems are covered.

Program Development -- Proven programming methods and techniques from
seasoned experts are combined with an overview of four major programming
languages and other powerful programming tools.

Reference -- Includes a BIOS function summary, an MS-DOS function summary,
and information on hexadecimal arithmetic and ASCII characters. An
annotated table of contents and a comprehensive index help readers quickly
locate information on any topic in the book.

Peter Norton started his computer software career with an "undelete"
program that would recover computer files that had been inadvertently
erased. That became the core for the Norton Utilities the flagship product
of Peter Norton Computing, now a part of Symantec Corporation. His books
have been read by millions of computer users and programmers.

Co-author Peter Aitken has written extensively about computer hardware and
software, with more than 60 articles and 14 books to his credit, including
The Essential Guide to MS-DOS 5 Programming and the Microsoft Guide to
Visual Basic for MS-DOS, from Microsoft Press, and the bestseller Teach
Yourself C in 21 Days.

Co-author Richard Wilton has written about IBM PC and PS/2 programming for
several different magazines and is the author of Programmer's Guide to PC
and PS/2 Video Systems and Microsoft Windows 3 Developer's Workshop, from
Microsoft Press.

THE PETER NORTON PC PROGRAMMER'S BIBLE is the first book in the Microsoft
Press Programming Classics series. Programming Classics are thoroughly
updated editions of milestone books that have had a significant impact on
the art and science of software development. Each book in this series
continues to be as relevant today as the day it was first published. Look
for the Programming Classic emblem.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the
leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More
than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a complete line of
Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles
ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to
technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book
and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also
order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

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