Yep. It worked. Thanks.


Webwolf

Hey

I want to say that 2 years ago I tried to learn C++. I bought many books - Thinking in C++, Practical C++ and so on but neither taught me the real tricky things you have to know if you want to read and understand the things in the open-source world(because programmers are pretty good and are using all the tricky things) you have to own only one book - C++ Primer Plus Believe me, it's the best book on C++ and it tells you all these little things that matter. Without them you'll be stuck at reading and understanding some projects code. So, my advice is - if you can afford it, buy it. If not, than wait a while and save some money. Buy it then. This book is a MUST-HAVE for everyone who wants to be a C++ programmer - no matter beginner or advanced.

Cheers,
gamehack

Try the glibc manual.

http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/

Also,
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <stdio.h>

works fine for me, and I've never had to do std::cout

I have been trying to learn both C and C++ for ages and to tell the truth, it doesn't matter which you choose, its the practice that counts.

Why do you want to learn them? Answer that, and the right language will become apparent.

C++ is very fashionable, but its based on C, so, if you understand the theory of programming, changing from one to another isn't too difficult.

Hope this helps a little.

Oli

I sat here thinking about it and came up with the answer. I guess for me it is not wanting to find a job in this area, though making millions would be great lol. I just love computers. I also love puzzles(logic, etc,) and challanges like this just for the fun of it. I want to write my own programs instead of just relying on what others do. I guess being a Linux user now I am starting to like the do it yourself part a little more. And again, it is fun. I am still trying out really small programs. But I like it. The little bits and pieces I am getting from everyone is helping a lot. When I get to that part in my studies, I already know it and what it does. So I can focus on other areas. I will do this, no matter how long it takes. Why? Becuase it is fun, or did I say that already, lol.

Webwolf

Two sites:

http://www.cprogramming.com/
http://www.cplusplus.com/

Books I read:

Sams Teach yourself C++ in 3 Weeks (good intro)
Thinking in C++

Thanks. These are excellent sites. I have backed up my bookmarks in a couple of different places plus I am keeping this thread written down(Yes on the old fashioned tree killing paper and a pen .) Just in case my computer crashes, though I don't see that happening with Linux like it did with MS. I have recieved some excellent website, book and e-book recommendations here. These plus this forum should help me considerably.



Webwolf