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Re: C or C++?

Posted by Morgan Terry on 1999-09-03

If you plan on programming for Windows, then I think C++ might be a good
route to take.  If you will be programming for UNIX, then C might be a
better choice.  You can, of course use C and C++ on both Windows and
UNIX, but each has its own popular language.  If you decide to go with
C, then I would definitely recommend _The C Programming Language_ (2nd
Edition) by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie
(http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/cbook/index.html).  I haven't read many
C++ books, so I can't really recommend any (I have read TYC++ though,
and you're right.  It sucks :)  Hope this helps you out some.  Later... 

"T. Cook" wrote:
> 
> After attempting to read the oversized paperweight that is "Sams Teach
> Yourself C++ in 24 Hours", I've been wondering, should I learn C or C++?
> QBasic just doesn't cut it anymore, and I'm not sure if the high school
> offers a C/C++ course...also, are there any good book recommendations
> that you all have?
> 
> Thanks for the help!
> 
> > Sponsored by Wrox Press - www.wrox.com. Programmer to Programmer (TM)
> 

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Morgan
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