Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 14:12:36 +0000 From: Mark Ovens <marko@uk.radan.com> To: Greg Black <gjb@comkey.com.au> Cc: Ersin Miman <emiman@ispro.net.tr>, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Where can I find C/C++ Tutorial for FreeBSD? Message-ID: <36C436D4.F2590C3F@uk.radan.com> References: <Pine.BSF.4.05.9902111515020.9272-100000@finland.ispro.net.tr> <19990212134727.29300.qmail@alpha.comkey.com.au>
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Greg Black wrote:
>
> > I know Borland C/C++ for dos/windows but I installed FreeBSD on my
> > computer and I want to learn freeBSD C/C++ .
> >
> > C/C++ that running on the freeBSD is different from Borland C/C++ and
> > there is some syntax declaration.
> >
> > where can I find C/C++ Tutorial for freeBSD and sample code?
>
> To start with, stick to Standard C and you'll be fine. When
> you've got the hang of that, read the man pages in sections 2
> and 3 to see what is available under FreeBSD. For sample code,
> read the FreeBSD sources. Start with easy things like cat(1)
> and gradually work up to more complex programs like ls(1). Then
> have a look at using sockets and X-Windows, and you'll be on
> your way. There are some tutorials for some of the more complex
> stuff in /usr/share/doc.
>
and get yourself a copy of The C Programming Language by Kernighan &
Ritchie. Dennis M. Ritchie is the guy who designed (invented) the
language and the book is considered to be the definition of C.
> If you're looking for a simple environment to write, compile,
> test and debug your programs, consider installing and learning
> to use Emacs as your editor. It has excellent support for this.
>
> As for C++, don't bother. It will make you go blind and serves
> no useful purpose other than to sell lots of useless books,
> magazines, training courses, debuggers, and chairs for all the
> extra programmers that are needed to write simple software in
> complex ways.
>
> You may find a few people who disagree with the opinions in the
> two paragraphs before this one. You'll have to decide whether
> to listen to them or to the voice of reason :-)
>
> --
> Greg Black <gjb@acm.org>
>
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