   Win32 Book Question
  i've been looking at some books on amazon... Win32 Programmingand Programming Windows, Fith Edition.the published dates for these books are in the late 90's does that mean i cant use these as resources to program under Windows XP?im thinking of buying them soon so i just want to know if i could even use them. If i can't what would be some books like these (just as good if not better) that i should consider buying?// lessbread edit - fixed links   
  win32 in 98 is basically the same as win32 in XP.  Of course, always check msdn for the latest updates.   ;  The Petzold book is the bible of Win32 programming. It's too bad there's no paperback version available. Consider purchasing a used copy and maybe save yourself $10.   ;  thanks for the edits lessbread!well im just looking for some books i can use to whats the word... enhance and enrich (more than one word i know) my knowledge of the Win32 API   ;  so should io buy petzolds book for Windows XP programming???   ;  I think it's a good book to have. I can't speak to the other book.   ;  I have both and id say get the Petzold book its written a lot better and as the others have pointed out its basically the "Win32 Bible"   ;  BUT will it work for XP?   ;Quote:Original post by C plus noobBUT will it work for XP?Yes.  All versions of windows can be programmed for using the Win32 API, but there are sertain features found only on a WinNT derivative(nt,2k,xp....) machine and not on 98, ME, 95.... Just remember to check MSDN when in doubt.   ;  thanks   