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Getting Started in C,C++,C#

The C programming language was developed in the 70s. It is an efficient language that is flexible enough to develop operating system functions,real time events(e.g., robotics, control systems), and applications. C++ is an object orientated version of C. C# (C sharp) is a version of C++ that is part of Microsoft's .NET (dot net) Framework.

Note that Eclipse can be use as a very effective IDE. The Eclipse installation process is in the Learning Java/Eclipse page. It will require a separate C or C++ compiler install, which Is not documented her.

Installing a C Compiler
C Tutorials
Related Links

Installing the Compiler

Installing Microsoft C SDK (Command line (MS-Dos) execution)

Download the windows platform sdk from the microsoft site. and use the C/C++ compiler provided by the platform sdk to build and compile your code. The building and compilation will need to be done through the command prompt.

Installing Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2005 - C++

To download VC++ click here. After installation a dialog asks whether to register now. Select "Yes". If this is not done then a manual registration will be required before the software can be executed. Do this by selecting -:Help->Register Product on the initial screen.

Installing Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2005 - C#

To download VC# click here. After installation a dialog asks whether to register now. Select "Yes". If this is not done then a manual registration will be required before the software can be executed. Do this by selecting -:Help->Register Product on the initial screen.

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JAWS Scripts

Microsoft VS 2005 JAWS Scripts

http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com contains the Jaws Basic Setup for VS.net IDE's download.

Tutorials and Language References

Links to tutorials and language reference are at the "Program Links" page.

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