Build state-of-the-art Qt graphical applications for Linux, UNIX, and Windows!

Qt concepts, techniques, widgets, convenience classes, and extensions

High-efficiency programming: object reuse, RAD techniques, internationalization, and more

Coverage of Qt for Microsoft Windows (including Windows 2000): interfacing with Microsoft APIs, DDE, and more!!

"In addition to being a mighty fine Qt hacker, Ward is also a very nice guy with a good sense of humor. I think that's a perfect combination for writing a book like this one."--Eirik Eng, President, Trolltech AS

State-of-the-art graphical applications for Linux, UNIX, and Windows!

For software developers, it's the holy grail: write one state-of-the-art graphical application that reaches all your key markets: Linux, UNIX, and Windows. "Qt Programming for Linux and Windows" shows experienced C++ programmers how to do just that, using the powerful new Qt toolkits-the same tools used to build the #1 Linux graphical user interface, KDE!

• Discover what you can do with Qt 2 Free Edition-and what requires TrollTech's Qt Professional License
• Master the Qt Toolkit and programming environment
• Understand Qt's signal/slot mechanism and framework for component-based development
• Review Qt's visual objects, convenience objects, and extensions
• Qt object reuse and internationalization techniques
• Incorporating Qt in Rapid Application Development processes

Long-time Qt developer Patrick Ward provides exclusive, in-depth coverage of Qt programming in Microsoft Windows environments: interfacing with Microsoft APIs, working with DDE servers andCOM/DCOM, even Qt 2 development for Windows 2000.

If you're ready to build great graphical applications, build them fast, and run them anywhere, one book will show you how: "Qt Programming for Linux and Windows 2000"! CD-ROM INCLUDED

The accompanying CD-ROM contains the new Qt 2.1 Free Edition distribution, value-added Qt toolkit extensions, sample code, and more.