-=> Quoting Luke Porter to All <=-
 LP> I am interested in learning C, but I have very minimal experience
 LP> with programming. I took 1 year of BASIC, but that is it. My question
 LP> is should I build my experience up first before attempting to learn C,
 LP> or should I jump right into it? Also, if I do try to learn it, what is
 LP> the best method? Should  I take a class or teach myself? In the latter,
 LP> which book is the best?
Well, one book I have is The Waite Group's "NEW C PRIMER PLUS" second 
dition.
This is a great book, and from it I have learned a lot. You shouldn't
spend any more time on BASIC, in my opinion.  I would suggst C++, as that's
what I use, and that book helps with C++ a lot.
... ASCII stupid question, get a stupid ANSI.   
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