Y'ello Jerry!
Great (sur) name!  :)  I like it.
 CA>> ;)  In the middle of a Java project just now and although
 CA>> you get everything for free I just feel there was more fun
 CA>> developing your own dynamic array classes etc., and besides
 CA>> you could build in your own functionality. You understood
 CA>> how the wretch worked at least.
 JC> First of all, I'd point out
 JC> that the current draft of the C++ standard includes classes for
 JC> vectors, maps, etc.  Despite them being included with the
 JC> compiler, you can develop your own instead.
Well, I've used SUN's CC and GNU C++ and not encountered these: probably just
didn't know they were there.
 JC> Unless I'm badly mistaken, the same is basically true in Java as
 JC> well. However, I don't use Java much since it's not particularly
 JC> suited to the sort of work I do; as such, my comments on details
 JC> about Java should be taken lightly.
Well, you're spot on.  Java comes with *EVERYTHING*.  That's what I meant, 
it's
a complete contrast to C++.  Fine for cutting down Software Development
Lifecycles; not good for educating students.  When I first bought "Java in a
Nutshell" I thought it was brilliant.  After having used it for a year, I 
ave
come to the conclusion that it has a long way to go.  Corel's Java Office is
amazing, but painstakingly slow.
 CA>> I dunno what you talk about in this echo so I just thought I
 CA>> would launch in full force with some youthful enthusiasm.
 JC> As long as it's topical, youthful enthusiasm is welcome...
Ok boss, I'll remember.  :)  Have fun Jerry!
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