C++ uses

[atari]

what can c++ be used to program and will is it possible to make prgrams i could actually use?

if possibe i would like examples of what the language can be used to do and sample prgrams i can try.

thanks
atari.

[mattg2k4]

C++ can be used to program basically anything, it's extremely powerful and versatile.

For some example programs, I'd visit http://www.1cplusplusstreet.com/

[atari]

what do i need to compile the programs?

[HNPFL]

I used C++ for solving math problems in Jr. High and although I dont advocate, this people make viruses and serial number generators. Other uses could be for making video games and large math calculations.

[atari]

what about a program like outlook, could it be made using c++?

[HNPFL]

You could but its a pain. to do outlook I would use Visual Basic or Visual Basic.NET To give an example the origional Napster (Illegal version) was made in C++.

[atari]

so which is more useful?

i spose it depends what you want to do, but i dont know.

[Doopa]

I make tons of fun math games with C++, made Craps the the other day :).

[HellFish]

I just took my last C++ final today (hope I passed!). Anyway, I highly recomend learning something like C++. It has allowed me to pick up other things really quickly like PHP.