KDE Programming Bible (Paperback)

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This all-in-one tutorial and reference shows beginning to advanced Linux programmers how to build graphical user interfaces for desktop applications that will run in the Windows-like K desktop environment (KDE). Expert author Arthur Griffith covers everything from simple windows and menus to dialog boxes and other advanced widgets. The CD-ROM contains the latest version of KDE.

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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

Bonus CD-ROM

• All examples from the book
• KDE 2/Qt core files and libraries

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Product Details

• Paperback: 900 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764546821
• ISBN-13: 978-0764546822
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,210,024 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good..., April 7, 2001

By	Jakub Vosahlo (Praha 6 Czech Republic) - See all my reviews

... but still, my first impression is not so good, because some of the examples don't compile under KDE 2.1. This makes them useless. The book provides, on the other hand, very good introduction to Qt/KDE, with focus on basic functionality (no multimedia, etc.).