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Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 22:58:46 -0400
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At 04:19 AM 4/7/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Ok, Ok, I'm sure this has probably been asked a thousand times already,
>but here goes:
>
>    I am an absolute beginner to C programming, although I do know
>BASIC, so I am familiar with programming techniques, etc. I do have a
>little knowledge of C, but there are great gaps in my knowledge of C and
>programming in general that I would like to fill. I'm just wondering if
>anyone can direct me to a good tutorial (preferably for DJGPP, as many I
>have found are for Borland or Micro$oft compilers.) Also, as I am
>interested in graphics programming, I would like one that explains VGA
>and SVGA registers and the associated assembler code, as the only ones
>I've found assume you already know what is going on. Any help at all
>would be GREATLY appreciated.

The best book that I have ever seen on C programming is a book by Sams
Publishing (they have some awesome authors).  It is called Teach Yourself C
In 21 Days.  Then, once you have gone through that book, you might want
Teach Yourself Advanced C In 21 Days.  Although, you will want a 16-bit
compiler for that book, if you do get it.  Since the code in the first book
is mainly ANSI C (a standard for C), about 95% of the material will work in
DJGPP.


        Thomas J. Hruska -- shinelight AT detroit DOT crosswinds DOT net
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