| (IDG Books) A tutorial packed with examples, lucid explanations, and a complete widget reference, showing how to take full advantage of the K desktop and 2/Qt toolkit for Linux. The CD-ROM contains all of the examples from the text and KDE 2/Qt core files and libraries. System requirements: Intel 486+, 156 MB+ Hard drive space, 16MB+ RAM, CD-ROM drive. Softcover.
If KDE 2/Qt can do it, you can do it too … Packed with lucid explanations, real-world examples, and a complete widget reference, this authoritative guide gives you all the tools you need to master the complex programming architecture of the K Desktop Environment and the Qt toolkit. From widget and window basics to advanced topics such as drag-and-drop objects and inter-process communications, Linux® programming expert Arthur Griffith shows you step by step how to build dialogs, events, toolbars, and other interface elements that will bring your applications to life on the Linux desktop. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of KDE 2/Qt programming
- Understand in detail how KDE 2, Qt, and the X Window System fit together
- Discover the programming tips and tricks that will turn you into a widget master
- Make the most of basic GUI building blocks, from windows to scroll bars
- Manipulate shapes, colors, and more to customize the look and feel of your GUI
- Discover how KDE 2 programming differs from GNOME and Windows® programming, line by line
- Find quick reference information on widgets, methods, calls, types, and more
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About the Author
Arthur Griffith has been programming computers for twenty-five years. He has several years of experience in graphics programming, including X11 and motif. His broad background includes oil and gas monitoring, satellite communications, insurance company databases, real-time controls, and hardware diagnostic systems. He specializes in writing computer language interpreters and compilers and has implemented several special-purpose languages. Among the books he has written are Java Master Reference and COBOL For Dummies. He is also the co-author of Peter Norton’s Complete Guide to Linux. Arthur now lives in Homer, Alaska, and is a fulltime writer and teacher. You can contact him at arthur@belugalake.com. |
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