Hi, Im pritty much new to c++ and i want to be able to make my own programs and that. Is there any online manual to get me going, or code definitions. Also is there any program to make stuff using c++.

C++ has a pretty steep learning curve, but is the best language to start with IMHO as it will teach you disciplines that some other languages lack, such as memory management. The BEST way to learn C++ is by using a book such as "C++ How to Program, by Deitel" as it takes you from the very basic information to the more advanced items such as linked-lists and binary trees. All you need to create programs in C++ is a text editor and a compiler/linker. There are several free compiler/linkers as well as IDEs. I believe that Eclipse http://www.eclipse.org/ is one of the best free C++ IDEs (it also works with Java) Borland has a free compiler and there is also a GNU C++ compiler that is good. C++ is now standardized, so you should be able to use any compiler. Some compilers, such as Borland's include Borland Specific stuff too, so you can use some of the shortcuts that C++ Builder users use, but I would stick to the standard C++ library until you gain more knowledge. Hope this helps some. Good luck in your C++ quest. Chi They mostly come at night...mostly.

Hi Chi, Long time no see ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2

Thanks Chi, Also is there any online manuals/tutorials?

I would recommend Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition for developing your C++ applications. You could get it at Microsoft's website, and it's free. Visual C++ 2005 Express: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ex... In my opinion, VC++ Express Edition is a very good compiler. For tutorials, I recommend you going to http://cplusplus.com and read their documentation. If you want to get a book, I would also recommend you read Deitel's C++ How To Program. You could get it off of ebay cheaply. Hope this helps :)