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From: "Thomas D. Wason" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: C or C++ for a 14-year old? The definitive reply
Date: 24 Jan 1996 18:02:36 GMT
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I note that you like Borland C++.  I have decided to learn C++, as it is frequently linked in
the want ads with "GUI" and "user interfaces."  It seems the tool of choice in this area.  I
work on the human-computer interaction (clients inlcude FAA and IBM).  I am looking for
recommendations for a good C++ programming environment to buy.  What C++ programming packages
have good human factors, including ease of learning, for the programmer?  I have programmed in
Borland Pascal (now 7.0) for some years, and like the way Borland has done the language.
I also like Toolbook for prototyping.  Visual Basic is not so wonderful.  What package would
people recommend for learning and using C++?

I look forward to comments.  Thanks.

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