| This book covers the three most exciting programming services available on the Microsoft Windows platform-messaging
(MAPI), speech (SAPI), and telephony (TAPI). Each of these APIs provides a specialized set of services that expand the
reach of the Windows operating system in a way that makes it easier to write programs that work without having to deal
with the differences between hardware provided from third parties.
The addition of these services as part of the basic operating system not only is a boon to programmers-it is of great
interest to users, too. Computers that can handle messages and telephones, and that can generate and understand simple
speech, are computers that, ultimately, are easier to use. Learning how you add these vital features to your applications
will give your software a greater reach and appeal that can make a real difference to your target audience.
About the Author
Mike Amundsen works as an IS consulting and training specialist for Design-Synergy Corporation, a consulting and
project management firm specializing in information technology services. He has earned Microsoft certifications for
Windows operating systems, Visual Basic, SQL Server, and Microsoft Exchange Server. Mike's work takes him to
various locations in the U.S. and Europe where he teaches Windows programming and helps companies develop and
manage Windows-based client/server solutions. |
