McGraw-Hill personal computer programming encyclopedia

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Includes advances and developments in computer technology since the first edition in 1985. Explains how to design, write, and translate programs into different machine dialects and from one machine language to another. Provides functional and operating definitions for statements, commands, and source codes in all high-level programming languages, as well as in 8-, 16-, and 32-bit assembly languages. Discusses a wide range of topics, including the principles of effective programming, special application software, microprocessor basics, high-level programming languages and software command languages, operating systems directory, microcomputer systems hardware, and the markets and specifications of major PC products. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)