An introduction to the features of Windows with MultimediaWindows with Multimedia is a superset of the Windows 3.0 programming environment. The Multimedia extensions provide application developers with high-level and low-level services for developing multimedia applications using the extended capabilities of a multimedia personal computer.
This chapter covers the following topics:
An introduction to the features of Windows with Multimedia
The architecture of Windows with Multimedia
The design philosophy and implementation of the Multimedia extensions
Basic information about developing and debugging applications using the Multimedia extensions
Before reading this chapter, you should install Windows with Multimedia, the Microsoft Windows 3.0 Software Development Kit, and the Microsoft Windows Multimedia Development Kit on your computer. See the Getting Started manual for installation instructions.