I am a beginning programmer

[HwoodCats]

I actually don't use microsoft visual c++ but I would like to know how to use it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I currently use a program called Formula Graphics to make the programs that I have made in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;This program also makes screen savers and java applets for web pages.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you don't know what I mean then go to <A HREF="

http://www.formulagraphics.com"

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http://www.formulagraphics.com</A>

they have it for download.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyway, back to visual c++ and stuff, what is it, how do I get it and how do I learn how to program with it?&nbsp;&nbsp;Do I need to take a trip to amazon.com for books?&nbsp;&nbsp;I have Windows 98.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for anyone who can help me out.&nbsp;&nbsp;I will come back here to check out the response I hope that I will be emailed also though just in case I forget I even went here.<br><br>Mike

 

[paul1000]

I am an engineer in a leading communication company.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have a backround in c and C++ and have been working on a programming project on visual C++ for about a year. My advice to you is if you haven't invested any time in Vis C++, DONT BOTHER.&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn another platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Vis C++ platform has been nothing but problems for everyone I work with.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Microsoft Foundation Classes are a pain in the #$% to work with.&nbsp;&nbsp;The help menus suck and the simpler tasks are difficult.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just an opinion,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PAul