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Subject:	Re: Few questions about c,c++ and Djgpp for veterans.
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On Thu, 09 Mar 2000 00:14:18 -0500, Krogg <krogg DOT no DOT to DOT spam AT gtcom DOT net>
wrote:

><babbling>
>
>I moved from Basic to C because my favorite Basic compiler,
>Powerbasic 3.5,compiled 16 bit code and i figured it was
>about time i enjoyed the power of 32 bits,what with all
>
>C strings seem dangerous...
>
>I have heard good things about C++ and strings.Is it
>all true?

Yes.  libstdcxx (the C++ library) contains a string library that's
almost as easy as Basic's.

>I have been putting off learning C++ cause i am having so much
>fun with C...and i dont know how cool it is to switch...

Some newer books teach C++ without assuming C knowledge.

>I also dont know how good Djgpp is for C++....IS it?

Seeing as the GNU C++ compiler it uses is the same one that was used
to make KDE...

>1.) C++,Rocks or sucks?
>
>2.) C++,Strings are fun and safe(er)?
>
>3.) Djgpp and C++ make good friends.

you'd like it ; yes ; yes

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