The Microsoft Connection on CompuServe provides online technical information for Microsoft products, including the SDK. With The Microsoft Connection, you can exchange messages with Microsoft professionals and experienced Microsoft users, and you can download free software, such as drivers, patches, tools, and add-ons, provided by Microsoft and CompuServe members.
By using The Microsoft Connection, you can access the Microsoft Developer Services area. You are encouraged to use this area to speak directly to Microsoft about developer-related issues. The Microsoft Developer Services area offers the following advantages:
Developer Forums. These forums cover information about Windows, languages, tools, and utilities from a developer's perspective. For example, the Windows SDK Forum provides information about programming for Windows. The section leads for these forums are from Microsoft Product Support and can help answer your questions about the Windows API.
Confidential Technical Service Requests. Microsoft offers private (fee-based per incident) technical support to help solve your more complex development problems. For more details, see the Microsoft Developer Services area.
Developer Knowledge Base. This up-to-date reference tool, compiled by Microsoft Product Support, contains developer-specific technical information about Microsoft products.
Software Library. This collection of text and graphics files, sample code, and utilities can be searched by keyword, and the files can be downloaded for local use.
To connect to The Microsoft Connection, type GO MICROSOFT at the CompuServe “!” prompt. For information about establishing a CompuServe account, call (800) 848–8199, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. EST. Ask for operator 230 and receive a $15 connect-time usage credit.