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Anyone can create and edit professional-quality programs using Microsoft Visual Basic 6. You don't have to be a professional, or a computer geek. Our video Lessons with simple step-by-step instructions work for everyone, regardless of skill-level. People learn best by example. Our full-motion video tutorials allow you to watch each lesson right on your computer screen, just like a movie. You can pause the lesson whenever you want. Rewind, and practice at your own pace. You follow along with the instructor and do the examples. Learning with our tutorials is better than sitting in a classroom. You are in complete control. In our 69-minute long Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Tutorial, you will be writing your own programs in less than an hour! We'll get right into building a basic calculator application. We'll show you how to create a basic VB Project, how to move around the VB interface, and what all of the different windows, frames, and options are. We'll discuss forms, command buttons, text boxes, object properties, subroutines, basic functions and statements like MsgBox. We'll even write the classic "Hello World" application. We'll show you how to change object properties such as name, caption, colors, and so on. We'll talk about labels and text boxes. We'll show you how to get data from the user with text boxes. We'll teach you how to interact with the data that the user types in, so you can make your programs interactive. We'll discuss basic debugging and what to do with syntax errors. We'll discuss string concatenation, control arrays, the Val function, and basic error handling. We'll build a simple calculator program to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. You will learn the IF/THEN statement, conditional statements, and Exit Sub. Finally, we'll show you how to compile your program into a standalone executable file that you can run outside of VB, and that you can put on a disk to share with others.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROM69-Minute Full-Motion Video Tutorials, Learn All The Aspects of Basic Programming with VB6, Includes Printable Color Step-by-Step eBook Guide, Watch And Learn, Build Your Own Software!
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Strategy Pack 6 is a compilation of compelling Mac strategy games. Turn the tide of World War II, discover the New World, industrialize your country and colonize continents. Engage in the power struggles of medieval Europe or assume the leadership of a great Asian dynasties. This compilation is a strategy gamer's dream! Play grand campaigns throughout the ages and play against other Mac gamers on the free Valkyrienet game servers for the ultimate challenge. Includes Europa Universalis II, Crusader Kings, Victoria, Victoria Revolutions, Hearts of Iron 2 and Doomsday.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMEuropa Universalis II puts you in charge during an age of expansion. Pick a European nation and guide it through four centuries of conquest. Battle your way from 1419 to 1820 - and expand your power through military might, diplomacy, and colonial wealth., In Crusader Kings, Europe is in turmoil. Fragmented into petty fiefdoms, with Emperor and Pope fighting for control and the Scourge Of God riding down from the Russian steppes. In this chaos, the Pope makes a proclamation - All who fight for liberation of the Holy Land will be free of sin., In Hearts Of Iron, you'll have the definitive World War II strategic experience. Travel across the world as you engage in major offensives of the Second World War. Battle your way through the years 1936-1947 and control the war that changed the world!, Hearts Of Iron 2 - Doomsday leads you into the aftermath of a brutal, never-ending conflict. As the German war machine falls, two great nations rise to claim power - The United States in the West, the Soviet Union in the East. As both nations attempt to claim superiority, a new war is waiting around the corner -- this conflict will decide who becomes the remaining superpower., Victoria - Empire Under The Sun and its expansion, Victoria Revolutions, challenges you to build up the British Empire. Earn Victory Points by developing your industry and military. Manage resources and develop the British economy, while making war on your rivals. Build British Prestige by adding colonies, implementing social & political reforms and changing history.
Company: CSDC  (2007-04-15)
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For those interested in a powerhouse of programming and game designing capabilities, Macmillan's Game Programming Starter Kit 4.0 will be the place to start your journey. The package is a virtual compendium of resources for creating your own games and is designed for those with some previous knowledge of gaming, animation, and C++ programming. The package comes with gamer Marc Saltzman's book, Game Design: Secrets of the Sages, Second Edition, Genesis 3D SDK world generator and editor, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition, Shadow Realm Model Animator, and Microsoft DirectX 7.0, plus two e-books from the Sams Teach Yourself series: Visual C++ 6 in 21 Days and DirectX 7 in 24 Hours.

Starting with characters, you can tinker with Shadow Realm Model Animator's samples (a complete soldier plus six geometric simple examples) to understand what SRMA has to offer. The brief, straightforward tutorial keeps things in perspective and walks you through your model animation from the early steps (importing a mesh, designing and modifying bones and their orientation and joints) to the more crucial stages (defining components, model animation, and animation frames).

Your folks will need a place to interact in, so next you can start working on the environment with the Genesis world generator and editor. Not for the faint of heart or impatient, this package rivals some of the most complex, and most capable, design utilities available. You will begin by gaining an understanding of the terminology and language used by this application; once you're onboard in that regard, you'll be using its features with abandon. You'll have a plethora of textures at your fingertips for the variety of shapes and constructions offered; you can modify everything from the sky to the fixtures on a wall. And best of all, if you're terribly persnickety about the angles of things, degrees of rotation, or vantage points, you'll have modifiable numeric control of virtually every aspect of your world.

You'll then turn to the nuts and bolts design of your game with Microsoft's Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition compiler and DirectX 7.0 development libraries. For the newbie, you'll want to check out the e-books, as well as any other material on C++ that you can find (we recommend Borland C++ Programming Starter Kit Deluxe 5.0. And even when you're done reading the books, you'll find that both the compiler and DirectX have extensive online tutorials and help sheets to get you through any rough spots.

For those experienced in the beauties and intricacies of C++, you'll find this compiler ready to go and complete with a debugger (for those errant typos and oversights) and a resource editor. And, for those who want to make the most of their game (and isn't that all of us?), the DirectX libraries will provide you with the support for two- and three-dimensional graphics, plus sound and music.

To tie it all together, and possibly to get a little inspiration, browse the Game Design: Secrets of the Sages. Here you'll learn about everything from basic design to artificial intelligence, puzzle workings to agents and headhunters. --Emilie Dirks

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Company: Pearson Software 
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For those tackling Microsoft Visual C++ for the first time, Sam's Visual Teach Yourself C++ 6 in 24 Hours has been a worthy choice for learning the basics of this powerful C++ tool. In the Visual C++ Programming 6 Starter Kit, users get both the printed book and an online version, plus an introductory edition of Microsoft Visual C++ that lets them try out code for themselves. Together, this package enhances an already capable book with a quality compiler and a handy electronic format.

The 24 lessons in this book cover the necessities of getting up and running with Visual C++ 6. There is coverage of compiler basics as well as how to build simple programs using dialog boxes and basic controls like buttons, input boxes, and listboxes. Accessible and just right for the newcomer, this package lets you work through these examples using the included Visual C++ tool. The electronic version here is an Acrobat PDF version of more than 970 printed pages.

Though it has somewhat limited hypertext capabilities, you can jump from the table of contents to individual sections, for example, as well as search for key terms. The principal advantage to the electronic version is that you can read the examples online as you work through them on your computer using Visual C++. Overall, Visual C++ 6 Programming Starter Kit adds value to an already exceptional title. It's all the Visual C++ beginner needs to start using today's premiere C++ compiler effectively. --Richard Dragan

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X3: The Reunion is a sequel to X3: The Threat, an award-winning sci-fi action and strategy game. You'll return to the X3 universe as the Argon fleet is stretched almost to breaking point, under continuing attacks from their enemies the Khaak. In the midst of this situation, a rumor appears throught space -- about a strange new ship that can disappear. Are these rumors linked to the ruthless Yaki pirates? Are they related to a strange old machine left by an ancient species? Strap yourself into your cockpit, warm up your Laser cannon and get some answers.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMNPCs behave more realistically than ever - They'll build factories, trade with each other freely and have a planned effect on the global economy, Explore an almost-living 3D universe with new construction options and an improved physics model, Player actions really shape the universe - the massively enhanced A.L. (Artificial Life) system presents players with an ever changing, evolving universe
Company: CSDC  (2007-05-01)
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Visual Basic .NET Standard 2003 is the complete application tool for the .NET platform!

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMBegin developing your own applications for the Web using a variety of different development options, Quickly construct your broad reach Web applications with the simple Forms Designer tools, Begin designing complete Windows applications that are rich and robust, Master the power of Visual Basic.NET with this amazing development tool
Company: Microsoft Software  (2003-05-10)
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DarkBASIC 3D Games Creator is a complete set of tutorials that will show you how you can create your own games!

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMLearn how the DirectX tools available in this easy programming language can make 3D objects come to life immediately!, Create full-display screen with full MP2 and MP3 support by using the power of DirectX and Direct3D, The simple, uncluttered workspace is user-friendly and features an integrated help system, Extensive examples and tutorials will have you programming your own games in minutes!
Company: Enteractive Inc.  (2002-01-22)
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Amazing eLearning presents the complete self-study training courses to harness the unlimited potential of web design and programming. This bundle package comes with PHP 6 programming, PHP source code library, Frontpage 2003 training, Dreamweaver 8 training and JavaScript training. Frontpage and Dreamweaver are intended for front-end design of Website. While PHP is the back-end design of shopping cart, user interface, etc. JavaScript is an extension to HTML.

CD-ROM:  CD-ROMComplete Web Design Training Courses - must-have for every web developers and webmasters, 5 CD value pack - CD #1: PHP 5/6 progamming, CD#2 PHP source code library - 200 great PHP sample with source codes, CD#3 Frontpage 2003 training CD#4 Dreamweaver 8 training CD#5 JavaScript training, Sample files are included in each lesson for you to practice, Total of 100 hours of training time so you can gain valuable experience before you start your own projects
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For beginners, Visual Basic is easy to learn. For veterans, its power is impressive. Small wonder, then, that it's the world's most popular programming tool. And this kit is arguably the simplest, most convenient way for beginning programmers to learn this important language. The MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 6.0 DELUXE LEARNING EDITION gives aspiring programmers the complete Learning Edition of Micosoft Visual Basic and all the outstanding proven tools that programmers can apply and combine to fit to their particular learning style.

Includes: The Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Learning Edition on CD-ROM Learn Visual Basic Now, the popular CD-based interactive program for hands-on learning Visual Basic 6.0 Step by Step, Learning Edition, the acclaimed book that provides clear modular lessons you can complete at your own pace Visual Basic Programmer's Guide, a rich reference for everything from programming fundamentals to optimizing and distributing applications The MSDN Developer's Library CD

Now you can learn how to program for Microsoft Windows(r) the easy way. Get MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 6.0 DELUXE LEARNING EDITION.

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Company: Microsoft Pr  (1997-03)
ISBN: 1572315512
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C Programming Starter Kit 3.0 Deluxe is the ultimate collection of quick and easy tools needed to learn C programming. It includes the complete retail version of Borland C++, the best-selling book Teach Yourself C in 24 Hours, eight years of Dr. Dobb's Journal in electronic format with reusable code, ViaGraphix Programming in C++ Interactive Video tutorials with step-by-step lessons, and an extensive electronic library of more than 3,000 pages of C programming reference material.

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