Microsoft Press Publishes Hardware Design Guide for Microsoft Windows 95

A Practical Guide for Developing Plug and Play PCs and Peripherals

HARDWARE DESIGN GUIDE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95--the official Microsoft
guidelines and recommendations for developing Plug and Play PCs and
peripherals--is now available from Microsoft Press as part of the
Microsoft Professional Editions series.

Plug and Play is one of the most exciting technological advances in
Microsoft Windows 95. This industry-wide initiative will make it
infinitely easier to choose and install peripheral devices in a new
generation of machines known as PC 95 computers. For the first time, end
users will be able to easily set up and configure printers, modems,
scanners, sound systems, and other peripheral devices.

HARDWARE DESIGN GUIDE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 is a comprehensive
discussion of the Plug and Play specification that explores the PC 95
concept in detail for those developing--and developing applications for--a
PC 95 computer. This 352-page book outlines the design criteria for Plug
and Play systems, devices, buses, and peripherals and examines the
rationale for improving on the present standards. It also covers the full
technical details for a PC 95, including internal and external
peripherals, the BIOS used in a PC 95, and the new services performed by
the BIOS as the go-between for the operating system and the system
hardware.

Availability and Pricing

HARDWARE DESIGN GUIDE FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 (ISBN 155615-642-1) is
available now in book and software stores, directly from Microsoft Press
at 1-800-MSPRESS, and through the CompuServe Electronic Mall (GO MSP). In
Canada, call 1-800-667-1115. Suggested price is $29.95 ($39.95 in
Canada).

Microsoft Professional Editions

Microsoft Professional Editions are a comprehensive source of the latest
high-performance programming and technical information about Microsoft
products. Advanced users, developers, and support professionals can choose
from a full line of in-depth "how-to" guides and advanced technical
resources. A free catalog is available by calling 1-800-MSPRESS.

Microsoft Press is the independent book division of Microsoft Corporation
and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft
products. More than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a
complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning, using, and
programming software easier. Titles ranging from self-paced tutorials for
first-time computer users to technical references for professional
programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide
leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range
of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080,  800-MSPRESS

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