Training
Module
Manage drivers and device peripherals - Training
This module introduces device drivers. Student will learn how drivers work and the tools used to manage common peripheral devices such as printers.
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The Microsoft Windows graphics device interface (GDI) enables applications to use graphics and formatted text on both the video display and the printer. Windows-based applications do not access the graphics hardware directly. Instead, GDI interacts with device drivers on behalf of applications.
GDI can be used in all Windows-based applications.
This API is designed for use by C/C++ programmers. Familiarity with the Windows message-driven architecture is required.
For information on which operating systems are required to use a particular function, see the Requirements section of the documentation for the function.
Training
Module
Manage drivers and device peripherals - Training
This module introduces device drivers. Student will learn how drivers work and the tools used to manage common peripheral devices such as printers.