Inside The Ibm Pc

Takes a detailed look at the capabilities of the IBM Personal Computer, examines its microprocessor, operating system, ROM programs, and software, and also discusses diskettes, graphics, and assembly language

A revision of a classic, now updated to cover IBM PS/2 and DOS 4.0. Throughout the book, new examples and applications pass Norton's highly regarded expertise to both beginners and experienced users alike.

Now updated to cover the latest assembler versions, with more code than ever, this bestselling classic is for every programmer who wants to build complete, full-scale assembly language programs. Includes disk containing complete chapter examples and full-fledged diskpatch program.

A gold mine of insights, techniques and technical data, this guide includes information on the similarities and differences among IBM's five personal computers, plus tips for programming in assembly language, BASIC, C and Pascal. An Ingram computer book bestseller for over a year.

With advice from the experts, a user-friendly, hands-on approach and a 16-page, full-colour insert, this book helps users better understand their PC, realise its potential, foresee possible problems, and make the right decisions.