Microsoft® .NET Framework 1.1 Class Library Reference Volumes 1-4: System (Pro-Developer) (v. 1-4) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Four-volume set details the .NET Framework Class Library System namespace, featuring classes that define commonly used value and reference data types, events and event handlers, interfaces, attributes, processing exceptions, and other services.

Product Details

• Paperback: 6000 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; Pap/Pstr edition (February 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735615551
• ISBN-13: 978-0735615557
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.8 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 53.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,258,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard Copy of Online Help, June 21, 2003

By	Dennis Adams (Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hey, if you prefer Hard copy (which I do) over scrolling back and forth in On-line help, this is for you (and me). However, was hoping for more examples.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Massive, March 7, 2003

By	dannomite "Dan Maltes" (Cornwall, NY USA) - See all my reviews

There is a HUGE amount of content in these volumes. Much more than I expected. I thought perhaps the pages would be wasted with large type and big margins, but they are not! Instead they used a small type face and two columns per page and very small margins so that you get a jam packed verbose reference of practically the entire System namespace. Plenty of sample code as well, which I have already found helpful. Yes, you can get much of this info from the online help. But honestly, having a printed set just makes it so much nicer to skim through, and conveniant to sit down and read anywhere or take with you without having to wear out your eyes staring at a screen. I have already sat down on the couch a few times and enjoyed skimming through page after page, jotting down notes. These references in combo with the online doc is as comprehensive as it gets.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, February 24, 2003

By A Customer

8000 pages and it isn't complete! Be aware that the first four volumes are included in this set. This is the first four of what is suppose to be a 7 volume set. There is coverage of a good chunk of the System namespace, and for that I give this 5 stars.

I also give it five stars because the packaging says that this is the first four volumes of a 7 volume set. These books are packed with content. If you wanted the help for the .NET Framework (1.1) printed, then this is as close as you are going to ever get. I've got this first set and am looking to fill in the other volumes.

Not in the first four volumes (this set) are the following namespaces within System: Windows.Forms, Drawing, XML, Data, and Web. These are in Volumes 5 to 7. Much of the rest of the System names space is included. Examples are primarily in C# and VB. Some are also in C++.

Very cool. Don't pick the set up by yourself. You could hurt your back.....