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Revises and updates the first edition of 1987. An intermediate-to-advanced reference, leaning to the advanced, about asynchronous serial communications as it is found on microcomputers. The first section presents the theoretical and practical background information required to understand the objectives of the programming section. Using the first section as a backdrop, the second section develops the programming tools to accomplish everyday serial programming chores. The programming examples are in C. A companion diskette is available. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.