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Have you programmed in other languages before? If so I'd recommend ...

 

C Programming Language

Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis Ritchie

 

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/textbooks/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=37SE9JX2QF&isbn=0131103628&TXT=Y&itm=1

 

However if you're more interested in learning how to use a compiler or Visual Studio this isn't the book for you, as this book doesn't cover either in the slightest degree.

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I can't comment directly on any books in particular, but I can mention this. VC++ books come in two flavors: those that deal with the visual parts of VC such as adding controls and changing properties and using MFC, and those that deal with the language = C++. Most of the books with "VC++" in the title will focus on the IDE and control-oriented portion while books on C++ will focus on the language.

 

Since both VC++ and C++ have been around for quite a long time, I'd suggest going to your local library where you can find FREE books on VC++ and C++ the language. Also, used book stores carry a plethora of books on both subjects. At used prices, you can often get two or three books for the price of one.

 

One last comment - if you want to buy online (after you've perused the books first-hand), I'd suggest looking at http://www.bookpool.com. They seem to have the cheapest computer books around.

 

-Ner

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Personally I would reccomend learning the core C++ stuff first before getting into coding for windows. For that reason I would reccomend "C++ How to Program" which is what I used, and still do, when learning C++.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130384747/qid=1051571398/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-5890230-6560659

It is very informative and teaches you the core language from the ground up. After learning all that stuff then you could worry about programming for windows.

 

There is also a nice, free, development environment called Dev C++ that you can get here: http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

 

Good Luck with it :D

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yes. They actually use it in many college courses too
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You can use Dev C++ or the included version of "Visual C++ 6.0 Introductory Edition", this means that all your apps will have a message box shown when they are run because you are not allowed to distribute the executable.
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Before making any drastic decisions and buying anything based off our opinions here, be sure to go down to your local bookstore and thumb through the various C/C++ books to see which one actually fits your needs and also make sure you can understand it.
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