-=> Quoting Randal Kohutek to All <=-
 RK> I'm a newbie to C++ and have a couple of questions. I bought a copy
 RK> of Borland c++ 3.0 for $5 at a garage sale (with manual) and after
 RK> reading about half of it (and writing a few shoddy programs) I need
 RK> some help. 
I started in Borland Turbo C++ for Windows v4.5 about 12 months ago, and
decided that I was never going to get the hang of the language without a
book, so I bought "Teach Yourself BTC++ for Windows v4.5" (surprisingly
appropriate) and thereafter began to program in Windows.  I don't know if
you're just a DOS person or not however (more of this to follow).  Despite
buying it here in the UK, it does have a price for the States, $29.99 -
sounds like a lot, but it weighs a TON.  This is a serious book!  It's got
all the stuff from basic C++ (DOS) to Multiple-Document-Interfaces - MDIs
(for Windows).
 RK> Is borland c++ 3.0 majorly outdated? I'm getting the feeling it is. If
 RK> so, does anyone have any suggestions on the best *LOW COST* compiler
 RK> deal out there? I know GNU (g++) is around, but jeez ...
 RK> so, if you can give some info as to the latest/best c++ progs, I'd
 RK> appreciate it.
Right - I would STRONGLY recommend getting hold of a copy of Borland C++
Windows v4.5 'cos we got it free on a Cover CD here - full version - allowing
you to build DOS apps, Win16s (3.x/386) AND Win32s ('95+NT)...  If you can't
get hold of a copy I suppose I could probably mail it to ya - cost a bit
tho'...
Anyway - whether you want the compiler or not - mail me for a chat! - How old
are you BTW?
See ya,
Neil
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