Writing Windows Device Drivers
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Author Description
This book explains device drivers and how to write them for the Windows environment. It explains the differences between DOS and Windows drivers, then details the different Windows operating modes and the three types of Windows device drivers--system, printer, and virtual.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental architecture and implementation requirements for developing device drivers within the Windows operating system environment. Daniel A. Norton provides a technical framework for understanding the transition from legacy DOS-based driver models to the more complex Windows-specific paradigms. The text systematically categorizes driver types and explains the operational modes necessary for successful hardware-software integration.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis between DOS and Windows driver architectures
- Detailed breakdown of Windows operating modes
- Technical specifications for system, printer, and virtual device drivers
- Implementation strategies for Windows-based hardware communication
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and developers recognize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the early Windows driver model. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a practical reference for those transitioning from legacy systems to Windows development.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
020157795X
ISBN-13:
9780201577952
Programming
Technical Reference
Computers
Microsoft Windows
Computer programs
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