JD-Salinger

Im just confused about Windows programming, is that exclusive only in Windows operating system only? or is it also applicable to other operating system like Linux?, thanks a bunch

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Ancient Dragon

windows programming is exclusive to MS-Windows versions. linux GUI is completly different. However there are libraries such as QT that are portable between the operating systems.

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Sorrofix

And don't forget .NET. While Microsoft doesn't provide official implementations for other operating systems, it's quite possible for third parties to do so, resulting in projects like Mono which allow one to write .NET software on Linux, port it to Windows, and vice versa. Of course, if there's any Windows API used in a .NET program, that will have to be ported/changed before the software can run on other operating systems.

Finally, don't forget about Wine. Its goal is to provide an open source re-implementation of the Windows API which can be used to run Windows software on *nix operating systems. Naturally, without access to the Windows source code, the Wine developers can only make educated guesses, and as a result, Windows software's compatibility with Wine is far from perfect. However, if you're a developer of Windows software, you can use the WineLib to help improve your software's compatibility with Wine.

OpenLoop

You neglected to mention Java. The Java platform is officially implemented and supported by Sun for Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac Os. Also there is an option to have your app take the look and feel of the operating system it's running on. That said, I prefer C#.

Sorrofix

>You neglected to mention Java.
What does Java have to do with C++ programming?

JD-Salinger

thanks for the replies... ill search for the things you mention so that i can program linux gui's

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Jimbo

To kick off your search, there's QT, WxWidgets, and GTK+. And, as mentioned, Java. But nobody likes Java. (j/k)

You can also look at The Mono Project if you're interested in pursuing cross-platform .NET development.

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JD-Salinger

Hmmmmm which of the three would be the easiest to use?

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Jimbo

I'm not sure, having used none of them before. Except Java. Each one has a bit of a learning curve. Look through their docs, and maybe you can see if one makes more sense to you than others.

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JD-Salinger

anyway jimbo, what do you use when you program in windows? what kind of programmer are you? sorry for being offtopic

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