tim@ora.UUCP (Tim O'Reilly) (09/08/88)
O'Reilly & Associates is pleased to announce the availability of the final edition of our two volume manual on Xlib programming. Volume 1, Xlib Programming Manual, provides a tutorial introduction to Xlib, with sample programs and demonstrations of programming techniques. Volume 2, Xlib Reference Manual, includes detailed information on each of the Xlib functions, as well as other essential reference material. The two volumes are meant to be used together, and are sold as a set for $60 plus shipping. The books do not cover the X toolkit--we are planning a book on that subject for later this year. Here are the contents of the two volumes in more detail: Volume 1: Xlib Programming Manual (611 pages) X concepts A basic window program Window Attributes The Graphics Context Drawing Programming in color Events The Keyboard and Pointer Interclient Communication Managing User Preferences (the resource manager) A complete sample application Window management Volume 2: Xlib Reference Manual (700 pages) Reference pages for each Xlib function A permuted index to the Xlib functions Reference pages for each event type Description of macros Alphabetical index and description of structures Alphabetical index and description of defined symbols A list of keysyms and their meaning, including sample characters A list of standard fonts, with illustrations of each font A function group index, for finding the right function for a particular task Quick-reference aids for the GC and window attributes The two books are perfect bound, in a standard large format technical paperback size, which replaces our 8 1/2 by 11 preliminary edition. The cost of the two volume set is $60 plus $5 shipping for each set ordered. Starting in a week or two, it should be available at B. Dalton's and various technical bookstores. Or it can be ordered direct from us by calling 800-338-6887 and having a credit card handy, or by sending a check to: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. 981 Chestnut Street Newton, MA 02164 We'll have copies in stock starting Monday, August 22. We ship by UPS ground, or can ship UPS second day for a small additional cost. If you have already purchased a copy of a preliminary edition of the book, you can upgrade to the final (which is significantly expanded) by tearing off the cover of your copy of Volume 1, and sending it to us with a check for $20 (which includes shipping). ****Foreign upgraders: please call us for additional shipping costs!**** -- Tim O'Reilly (617) 527-4210 O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., Publishers of Nutshell Handbooks 981 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02164 UUCP: uunet!ora!tim ARPA: tim@ora.uu.net