Learning Amiga C Once a modicum of confidence is gained with ANSI C, the progrummer is ready to create Amiga-specific C code. Given that Amiga-specific functions can be considered to comprise another "language," it is helpful to obtain more reference materials. Many books and disks from various sources exist to point the Amiga programmer in the correct direction. Some of these references are almost essential to program the Amiga. MAY1993 81 ROM Kernel Reference Manuals RKM's) This Amigo Tcc/111ic 1I Rtfmncc Sah5 published by Addison Wc,-;ley and written by CBM, consists of a number of books that are considered by many to be indispensable to the Amiga programmer. The most recent edition (Third Edition) provides many examples of how to progr 1m Amiga-specific functions for ArnigaDOS 2.0. Each book deals with a specific aspect of the system sort ware and shows the reader how to code svstern compliant programs. Example code from the Allll)ia ROM Kl'md Rl'/t'H'llC ' M11111111ls are available on Fred Fish disks 7-IJ and 742. This saves the progrilmmer from having to type in examples from the book. Amiga ROM Kernel Reference Manual: libraries This is a must have book for the Amigil programmer. It deals with the User Interface Libraries, Exec Library, Craphics Libraries, 111d a number of additional libraries, If you plan on opening Amiga windows or screens, using menus, creating requesters, using g Jdgets, performing graphic operations, and allowing users to interact with your program.