OT: C,C++

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

First, C is a procedural language in contrast to C++ and Java which are 
object oriented languiages. There are plenty of jobs for C, C++ and Java 
programmers. The primary C and C++ compilers on Linux is gcc and 
g++ respectively. KDevelop is an IDE similar to Visual C++. All 3 
languages have a degree of portability depending on how close you stay 
to the standards. While I have a degree in Computer Science, I learned C 
and C++ from books and from working in  the industry. Sometimes it is 
easier to learn a language by taking a course. The jury is still out on 
Java. I personally think that Java may be the language of the future, but 
right now, if you want to get the job done, C or C++ is the right tool.  

On 18 Jan 00, at 13:41, Mike Katz wrote:

> Hello list members...i know this is ot for this list...but I also know that
> a large number you program in some variation of the C language.

Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Associate Director
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
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