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From: robert@cs.arizona.edu (Robert J. Drabek)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++
Subject: Re: Need advice on C++ books (sorry if this is a FAQ)
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Date: 23 Mar 91 00:19:38 GMT
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Salik "slick" Rafiq writes:
> Sorry if this is a FAQ but:
> 
> Does anyone have any recommondations on these or any other C++ books.
> I have a good knowledge of C but I think that hurts rather than helps
> when it comes to designing a program in C++.
> 
> Please reply via e-mail.

I would like to hear some comments about the various C++ texts.  I need
to order books for a class in which the language is used; the orders
were due yesterday.  I was planning on going with the Stroustrup book.
It is rather complete, but is like K & R--if you know what you are
looking for it's probably there.  But for beginners, a different text
would seem to be needed.

So, a book offering more examples, clearer explanations is desired.

Any suggestions?  Posting wouldn't be such a bad idea, as many out there
read this group just to listen in, picking up pointers along the way.

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