Re: Windows programming

From: Jim Marnott (sdlkj_at_lkj.com)
Date: 12/02/04 

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 16:50:11 -0500

Thanks for all the responses. I decided to continue learning c++ and after
reading several reviews decided to start with Accelerated C++ by Koenig and
Moo. I figure I'll learn the language itself first, then start playing with
Windows later.

Thanks,
JM

"Jim Marnott" <sdlkj@lkj.com> wrote in message
news:Y%Iqd.40940$5J.911581@wagner.videotron.net...
>I want to learn how to write programs to run under windows. I have a
>knowledge of basic programming principles and I have been learning c++. I
>have been using various web scripting languages (perl, php, CF) for years.
>What is my best option? Should I continue with c++. Should I cut my
>losses and move on to something else? Also, I'd love a book recommendation
>or two along with a suggested language.
>
> I should also say I'd like to do this on a tight budget. I don't mind
> shelling out $100 or so for a good book, but I can't afford hundreds of
> dollars for software.
>
> And.,.. I apologize in advance if this has been answered already here (I
> did google it, but nothing came up close to my question.) or if this is
> the wrong group to ask.
>
> JM
>

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