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The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists
Paul W. Ross, Consultant, Lancaster, PA
Price:  $195.95
Cat. #:  2530
ISBN:  9780849325304
ISBN 10:  0849325307
Publication Date:  October 25, 1995
Number of Pages:  1,584
Availability:  In Stock
Binding(s):  Hardback

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  • Describes important software packages for evaluation and use
  • Offers an abundance of examples
  • Provides extensive tutorials on a wide variety of software programs
  • Illustrates the application being studied with extensive screen dumps

    • Summary
    The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists is a single-volume, ready reference for the practicing engineer and scientist in industry, government, and academia as well as the novice computer user. It provides the most up-to-date information in a variety of areas such as common platforms and operating systems, applications programs, networking, and many other problem-solving tools necessary to effectively use computers on a daily basis.

    Specific platforms and environments thoroughly discussed include MS-DOS®, Microsoft® Windows™, the Macintosh® and its various systems, UNIX™, DEC VAX™, IBM® mainframes, OS/2®, Windows™ NT, and NeXTSTEP™. Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, integrated packages, computer presentation systems, groupware, and a number of useful utilities are also covered. Several extensive sections in the book are devoted to mathematical and statistical software. Information is provided on circuits and control simulation programs, finite element tools, and solid modeling tools. Additional coverage is included on data communications and networking.

    Many appendices at the end of the book provide useful supplemental information, such as ASCII codes, RS-232 parallel port and pinout information, and ANSI escape sequences.
    This valuable resource handbook brings together a wide variety of topics and offers a wealth of information at the reader's fingertips.