From:	"John M. Aldrich" <fighteer AT cs DOT com>
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Beginner needs help!
Date:	Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:16:11 -0500
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Erik wrote:
> 
> I just downloaded DJGPP and I got it
> too work, but there is still one problem.
> I donīt know where too start. At the moment
> I donīt aford too buy a book, so I would
> really appreciate if someone could tell me
> where I can finde some good tutorials.

If you don't understand how to use DJGPP, then you have only to read the
reams of documentation that accompany it.  The first file is
'readme.1st', which gives basic instructions on setting up and using
DJGPP.  The second is the DJGPP User's Guide, available online at
http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/doc/ug/.  The other documentation in
http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/doc/ is equally valuable.  The third main
resource is the Frequently Asked Questions list (v2/faq210b.zip from
SimTel or online at http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/v2faq/), which should
contain solutions to just about any problem you could encounter.

To read the documentation that comes with all DJGPP programs (this
includes the FAQ), install v2gnu/txi390b.zip, the GNU Info reader.  Type
"info" to start; press the 'h' key for a tutorial.

If you want information on learning C or C++, this is the wrong place to
ask.  This newsgroup/mailing list exists to help people use DJGPP, not
to teach them how to program.  There are plenty of online resources, but
there is no substitute for a good thick paper book that you can hold in
your hand, keep by your desk, and read in the bathroom.  :-)  You may
even be able to find some good books at your local library.  Online, try
the newsgroups specifically for languages:  comp.lang.c, comp.lang.c++,
or their .moderated counterparts.  Somebody there is sure to direct you
to the information you need.

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