From:	Erik Max Francis <max AT alcyone DOT com>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: C vs. C++
Date:	Thu, 03 Apr 1997 09:58:16 -0800
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Kevin Ivarsen wrote:

> I currently program in C using DJGPP. I do mostly simple games and
> such.  I have a few questions about C++. First, what are the differences
> between C and C++?

C++ has stronger typing, numerous novelty features, and features for making
object-oriented programming easier.

> Second, are there any advantages to using C++ over C?

It makes object-oriented programming somewhat more natural.  It also gets
around some of the more annoying limitations of C, even if you don't plan
on using the object-oriented features.

> Third, where can I get a good beginners tutorial for C++ if I decide to
> learn it?

Go to a bookstore, and pick up a book that's your speed and style.  There
are a fair number of them now, so it should be possible to get one you
like.  I don't know of any freely available tutorials, however.

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