turbo c program

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Hi , just took up a programming course (refresher course ) , any advise on where to get the basic stuff ?

Thanks !

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[Nikotnby]

Hey,


I'm not sure of any good C references, but if you're into VB, there is only one choice for a great reference book. Microsoft(TM) Visual Basic 6.0 Professional Step By Step by Michael Halvorson. The absolute best book for picking up the basics we seem to have forgotten. I'm not sure if Microsoft Press prints one for C, but check on Amazon.com. Just over $30 with shipping.
I just found one, also from Amazon, The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial and Reference. By Nicoli M. Josuttis. $54.95 Check it out!!

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Hello Nikotnby, well ....I actually meant the software,( Should hv said it clearer ). Thanks !

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[Nikotnby]

Oh, the software. Well, in that case, do you mean something like Borland C builder or something like Microshaft's Visual C++ or what exactly? If you want C Builder try your local software shop (CompUSA, etc.) Also try them for VC++.
Also, what OS? C++ Builder 4.0 doesn't work so well with Windows 9x, lots of registry errors upon boot-up right after install.

Hope I helped this time

Me

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Hi Nikotnby , yes I'm looking for turbo C++ the 'beginner' type of standard software ,running on win98SE . Heard you were saying C++ Builder 4.0 doesn't work so well on win9x, which OS is best for it ?

Thanks !

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[Paul Victorey]

Try to get a copy of Borland C++ ver 5.0.2. It was the last of the full featured free compilers/developing environments that Borland put out (the new free compilers I believe come without the IDE, they just have command line support, I think.)

If you can grab a copy of the "Borland C++ 5.0 Programming Starter Kit", which came with a book (Sam't Teach Yourself C) and a CD, and retailed for $30, you will get this compiler on the CD. As it is a free program, I could give you a copy, but not until september, when I'd have DSL again and could put it on an FTP or something for you.

I recommend that you look for this online -- I do not believe Borland distributes this anymore (they push C++ Builder, and their free compilers aren't as good these days), but someone probably has this available for download if you look hard enough.

[Paul Victorey]

The starter kit I mentioned is available at:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...442884-2428731

Do be aware though, that the help files are sub-par in that they are poorly organized and cross referenced. And the book that comes with this package is C only, or so it appears (I never read it).

However, there are a lot of complete sample programs (maybe 60-75 short programs) that demonstrate how to do windows programming, so there's a way to learn windows programming right there. And I use this very package to compile all my windows programs, so if you need someone to discuss tricks and secrets, or to send you sample skeleton programs, I'm here to help.

If you just want to do DOS stuff, this is definately the way to go, as pretty much all DOS stuff is the same, and this is far and away your cheapest option.

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Hello Paul Victorey and Nikotnby, thanks a million for the generous advice !
Have a great weekend !


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