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C++ Book

saxnbass

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Alright, I have 2 C++ books back home. I have a friend that can bring me one of them when she comes to visit. Which do you think is a better book (aka, which would you have her bring)?

C++ For Dummies
C++ A Beginners Guide by McGraw Hill

Also, what's a simple editor and compiler? I'm used to the old Windows Borland editor and compiler.
 
Derek McNelly

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A Beginners Guide has more useful information, but the best C++ book I've found by far is a book called "Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days".

If you can find a copy, it is probably the best C++ book for anyone either starting out or brushing up.

And you really can't do much better than the old Borland Turbo C++ compiler. I still use that for my C coding. (I find C to be more useful than C++, but I know both just in case.)

Best of luck to ya!
 
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Know if the old Borland Turbo C++ compiler works on a Mac? If so, know where I can get a copy?
 
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The original Turbo C++ compiler is a DOS application (pre Windows) so you'll need to get a Virtual Machine up to run it. On the bright side Borland (now CodeGear) has made their old, original version free:

Antique Borland Software
 
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Yeah, just download yourself a copy of DOSBox for Mac and Turbo C++, and you're golden.
 

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