This is a comprehensive guide to using the complex C++ IOSTREAMS library. Written for experienced C++ programmers, the book focuses on creating software that supports the widest possible range of hardware devices. The book also: * Presents clear, concise explanations of the major components of the IOSTREAMS * Includes solid introductions to the class relationship diagramming technique, the multimedia stream, and the blob stream * Provides object-oriented methods of creating I/O code * Covers VGA and super-VGA monitors, serial and parallel communications ports, modems, printers, and much more.