Basically i am wondering, is Visual C++ a different language to C++

Or is is C++ where you can see what is happening?

:huh::blink:

Thank you :D

Visual C++ is Microsoft's C IDE. It has Microsoft's basic libraries, and MFC.

Ok, thank you.

Can i just ask though
what does
IDE and MFC stand for. I am one big n00b :) (you've got to start somewhere)

IDE = "Integrated Development Environment"

MFC = "Microsoft Foundation Class"

B)

Basically, they are both things to help you design your applications.

More like things to restrict the building of your applications. It costs a small fortune, and is limited.

I have worked in porting projects, so m$ C++ compiler has some diferent interpriting of ANSI C/C++, as well as others.

MS VC isn't that expensive :) When going from your joe-bob C++ compiler to VC/MFC, you'll find that MFC really has a lot of pre-fab objects that contribute to rapid development. That said there are some serious performance issues with the objects that need to be worked around if they are going to be used in a profession environment. For instance the CString object really barfs when you start doing string concatenation vs, allocating a large buffer to begin with and using a char pointer.

If you're thinking of doing VC work, I highly recommend going to VC 2003 and using either managed C++ or C#.net. C# is a typesafe version of C++ with a bunch of other goodies. I remember having to do a LOT of coding to ensure object placement, skinning, and simple things like making a text link underline itself on hover. C# was a big slap in the face. It looks like they got it *mostly* right, and come on the IDE is pimp tacular :)

**By no means am i a bill gates lover**

:)

GTK > MFC

Lover, supporter...same diff.

Agreed. :)