Worthwhile learning

Jokerswild · November 15th, 2006

I have some time to spend on learning some more about computers or software. I have taken A+ so I was wondering what would be good to learn. I'm not looking for IT job just something that would be useful everyday. Something that isn't going to take forever to see some results would be nice.

yurimxpxman · November 15th, 2006

You should look into C++. C++ For Dummies is an excellent place to start (that's where I did, and I have to revisions of the book, one of which is about half a foot wide - seriously lol).

whitecree · November 15th, 2006

Is C++ anything like the original C? Like Joker, I sometimes have some time on my hands and wouldn't mind getting back into programming.

yurimxpxman · November 15th, 2006

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Originally Posted by whitecree

Is C++ anything like the original C? Like Joker, I sometimes have some time on my hands and wouldn't mind getting back into programming.

C++ is virtually identical to C. The only major change is the addition of object-oriented programming (OOP). Whether you can compile C source code as C++, I'm not 100% certain. I've never tried it.

whitecree · November 16th, 2006

You'd think it would, wouldn't you? C without OOP is like trying to climb a mountain without crampons and cleats. Possible, but boy oh boy what a pain.

Who writes a decent C++ book on intro, and where can I find a decent compiler, preferferably cheap or maybe - dare I say it? - free.

November 15th, 2006	#1
Jokerswild ButtHead Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,118	Worthwhile learning I have some time to spend on learning some more about computers or software. I have taken A+ so I was wondering what would be good to learn. I'm not looking for IT job just something that would be useful everyday. Something that isn't going to take forever to see some results would be nice.

November 15th, 2006	#3
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November 16th, 2006	#5
whitecree Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: deep in the forest, chipping away at some yellow cedar Posts: 173	You'd think it would, wouldn't you? C without OOP is like trying to climb a mountain without crampons and cleats. Possible, but boy oh boy what a pain. Who writes a decent C++ book on intro, and where can I find a decent compiler, preferferably cheap or maybe - dare I say it? - free. P4 2Ghz, soyo dragon2 mobo, 3x256 pc3200, radeon 9200 128Mb, pioneer 4x cd/dvd combo, 40G + 80G Hdds, pinnacle firewire, onboard sound, 35W psu

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November 15th, 2006	#2
yurimxpxman Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: /home/yurimxpxman Posts: 1,695	You should look into C++. C++ For Dummies is an excellent place to start (that's where I did, and I have to revisions of the book, one of which is about half a foot wide - seriously lol).