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If you +have any ideas or want to help out, please let me know. + +<h2>To be completed.</h2> + +<dl compact> +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Libraries. +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +GDB. +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +<a href="TECHNIC/technic.html">Technique and Style.</a> +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Descriptions for files in O'Reilly 'Using C' Directory. +<p> + +<! ---------------------------------------------------------- > +<dt> +<h2>Future Sections.</h2> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Makefile introduction. +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Obfusticated code examples. +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +a umask example +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Green house problem +<p> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +Trapping escapes sequences. +<p> +</dl> + +<! ---------------------------------------------------------- > + +<hr> + +<dl compact> + +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.09</h2> +<h2>(15th Nov 1998)</h2> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +<font color="brown"> +I have continued to add C++ +<a href=../CPLUSPLUS/SYNTAX/syntax.htm>information.</a> +The main effort has been in the non object related improvements +within C++ that should +make a C programmers life easier. +</font> +<p> + +</dl> +<dl compact> + +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.08</h2> +<h2>(5th April 1998)</h2> + +<dt><img src="../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif" alt="o"><dd> +This is a minor release. It correctes a few duff links found in 1.07 and +generally tidys things up. +<p> + +</dl> + +<dl compact> + +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.07</h2> +<h2>(1st Mar 1997)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +An extra feature in <a href=SYNTAX/struct.html#geek>struct</a> is now documented. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href=SYNTAX/static.htm>static functions</a> now documented. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +All the code examples now use the same formatting standard. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +The <a href="master_index.html">master index </a> now uses 'frames' +to improve the layout. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="MISC/numconv.html">Number conversion page.</a> This is a Java Applet +that shows numbers in Hex, Oct, Dec, Binary and ASCII. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +It appears that some people have problems getting CGI scripts installed. +In attempt to make your lives easier, several JavaScript pages have been +written to replace the CGI scripts. +<p> +<ul> +<li><a href="CONCEPT/JavaSim.html">Bit Manipulation Page</a> +<p> +<li><a href="FUNCTIONS/function_frame.html">Searchable function reference page.</a> +</ul> +<p> +Enjoy. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd>Some pages +use JavaScript to change the color of the bullet. This was +added just so I could see it work... +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +A bit more flesh has been added to the +<a href="FUNCTIONS/function_frame.html"> function reference</a>. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +I found the old mottled background hardwork on some terminals so I have +changed it to +something a little easier on the eyes. +<p> + +<font color=brown> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +A little more information added on C++ <a href=../CPLUSPLUS/SYNTAX/keywords.html>keywords</a>. +</font> +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +The <a href=FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm#posix>POSIX</a> +libraries are starting to appear! Check out +<a href=FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm#unistd>unistd.h</a> +and <a href=FUNCTIONS/pipe.html>pipe</a> +or <a href=FUNCTIONS/fork.html>fork</a> in particular. + +<p> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href=SYNTAX/const.html>const</a> improved. + +<p> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Information on <a href=CONCEPT/arrays.html>arrarys</a> improved. + +<p> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Information on <a href=CONCEPT/pointers.html>pointer</a> +documentation improved. + +<dt> +<hr> + +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.06</h2> +<h2>(30th March 1996)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +This release corrects problems with 1.05! There are only minor changes. +<p> +<dt> +<hr> +<h2>Release 1.05</h2> +<h2>(11th March 1996)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Well! the most obvious change is the background. Do you like it or +do you think its a distraction or maybe you have a better background +I could use. +<a href="mailto:leslim@gatwick.Geco-Prakla.slb.com">Please let me know.</a> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +All the <a href="FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm"> +ANSI functions</a> are now listed. I have supplied some of my own notes +on the more common functions and all the others use man pages to provide +you with information. +<p> +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/bitwise.html">Bitwise</a> operators have received some +attention. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/pointers.html">Pointers</a> reworked. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/string.html">Strings</a> added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<font color=brown> +I know I am going to regret this move, but, I have started adding C++ +notes to this documentation! If a page has brown text, +it will contain C++ notes. As an example please +checkout the pages on: +<p> +<ul> +<li><a href="../CPLUSPLUS/SYNTAX/comment.html">comments</a>. +<li><a href="../CPLUSPLUS/SYNTAX/new.html">new keyword</a>. +<li><a href="../CPLUSPLUS/SYNTAX/delete.html">delete keyword</a>. +</ul> +<p> +<center> +<font size= +2> +<blink> +Please dont expect this side of the documentation to grow.... +</blink> +</center> +</font> +</font> +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +A large number of the pages +now have buttons to jump directly to Top, Master Index, Keywords and +Functions. +<p> +Check out the bottom of this page to see what I mean. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="FUNCTIONS/strtok.html">strtok</a> +has been reworked. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="SYNTAX/sizeof.html">sizeof</a> information expanded. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +I have changed the numbering system by dropping the 1. bit as it does +not serve much purpose. + +</dl> +<hr> +<dl compact> +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.4</h2> +<h2>(23rd Nov 1995)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +The following keywords have been documented by +Vinay Kanitkar<br> +<p> +<a href="SYNTAX/if.html">else</a><br> +<a href="SYNTAX/if.html">if</a><br> +<a href="SYNTAX/switch.html">switch</a><br> +<a href="SYNTAX/switch.html">case</a><br> +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="SYNTAX/void.html">void</a> +keyword explanation. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="MISC/stdfiles.html#functions">stdin, stdout, stderr</a> file +pointers. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="MISC/download.html#functions">Download</a> the HTML source to this +guide. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="FUNCTIONS/malloc.html">malloc</a> function. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="SYNTAX/got_ya.html"> GOT YA.</a> Traps that people fall into. +<p> + +<! ---------------------------------------------------------- > + +</dl> +<hr> +<dl compact> +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.3</h2> +<h2>(15th June 1995)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/pointers.html#functions">Pointers to functions</a>. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Another <a href="X_EXAMPLES/Xref.html">X program</a> added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Small fix put into <a href="EXAMPLES/stat.c">stat</a> example. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Corrections made to <a href="FUNCTIONS/strchr.html">strchr</a> documentation. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Keyword documentation now includes <a href="SYNTAX/union.html">union</a> , +<a href="SYNTAX/do.html">do</a> , +<a href="SYNTAX/for.html">for</a> and +<a href="SYNTAX/while.html">while</a>. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Formatting using HTML 2.0 extensions now appearing on some pages. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/precedence.html">Precedence table</a> improved. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="MISC/linklists.html">Link Lists.</a> +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm#headers">ANSI functions</a> +the never ending task of documenting these continues (slowly). +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="FUNCTIONS/strpbrk.html">strpbrk</a> and +<a href="FUNCTIONS/bsearch.html">bsearch</a> are new additions. +<p> + + +<! ---------------------------------------------------------- > + +</dl> +<hr> +<dl compact> +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.2</h2> +<h2>(18th April 1995)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="PROBLEMS/problems.html#hexdump">Hex dump</a> problem added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Yet more links added to existing documents especially the +<a href="glossary.html">glossary</a>. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +General corrections (spelling/HTML/grammar). +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Keywords - <a href="SYNTAX/goto.html">goto</a> documented. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +mjl_man re-written, I kept finding bugs in V1.x. Latest version is V2.0 +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="SYNTAX/struct.html">Structures</a> +- more information added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="CONCEPT/precedence.html">Precedence table</a> added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="EXAMPLES/">Descriptions for my example programs.</a> +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Descriptions for files in O'Reilly ' +<a href="CONTRIB/OR_PRACTICAL_C/">Practical C</a>' Directory. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +<a href="FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm#headers">ANSI functions</a> now listed +by header instead of alphabetically. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +printf/sprintf etc <a href="FUNCTIONS/format.html">formatting</a> improved. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +A couple of <a href="X_EXAMPLES/Xref.html">X program examples</a> added. +<p> + +<! ---------------------------------------------------------- > + +</dl> +<hr> +<dl compact> +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.1</h2> +<h2>(5th February 1995)</h2> + +This release fixes problems found with 1.0. There is no extra +information added. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +All icons now have transparent backgrounds so they will blend in +with the browsers background. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Links placed in the glossary pointing to related info. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Master index tidied up. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Changes made to the program examples so they are displayed correctly +in NCSA Mosaic and Netscape browsers. +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +Links in the 'Interesting items from the net' page actually work!!! +<p> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +White ball icon now the correct size. +<p> + +<! Authored by - removed from all files. > + +<hr> +<dt> +<h2>Release 1.0</h2> +<h2>(21st January 1995)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +First public release. +<p> +</dl> + +<hr> +<dl compact> +<h2>Creation</h2> +<h2>(1st January 1994)</h2> + +<dt><img src=../GRAPHICS/whiteball.gif alt="o"><dd> +The saga starts here. The inital documentation started out as a bunch of +files in a directory. Over time they became +un-managable and got the HTML treatment and eventually grew into +this seathing mass of hypertext links..... + +<dt> + +<p> +<hr> +<p> +<center> +<table border=2 width=80% bgcolor="ivory"> +<tr align=center> +<td width=25%> +<a href=cref.html> Top</a> +</td><td width=25%> +<a href=master_index.html> Master Index</a> +</td><td width=25%> +<a href=SYNTAX/keywords.html> Keywords</a> +</td><td width=25%> +<a href=FUNCTIONS/funcref.htm> Functions</a> +</td> +</tr> +</table> +</center> +<p> +<hr> +<address>Martin Leslie +</address><p> + |