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INTRODUCTION OF C AND C++
C is a high-level structural computer programming language developed in 1969-1973, during the development of the UNIX operating system. Since then, it has become one of the most popular computer programming language available.

C++ is the programming language of choice for many programmers nowadays, from professional corporate developers to recreational hobbyists. C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at AT&T Labs based on C because he realized the need for a more powerful programming language. In addition to all the C functions, C++ is meant to supersede C, mainly by adding object-oriented language extensions and other additional improvements and new features.

C++ is a language. UNIX, DOS, Windows, and MacOS are operating systems. In order to program C++ in a variety of computers and compilers, you should be familiar with the C++ standard, formerly named ISO/ANSI C++ (International Standards Organization and American National Standards Institute, respectively). ISO/ANSI C++, is an internationally agreed-upon version of C++ that is portable on any platform and any development environment. Thus, you can use ISO/ANSI C++ on any compilers or platforms as you like as long as your compiler is ISO/ANSI C++ compatible.

For more information on the C programming language, visit The Development of the C Language, Programming in C: A Tutorial, and ISO/IEC JTC1/SC22/WG14 - C.

Paul Lam
April 5, 1998

NOTES FROM THE WEBMASTER
October 18, 1998 --- During the past months, I have been trying out a lot of new things in the computer field. Mostly hardware related. For your information, I'm currently "working" as a computer technician and computer 3D animation/graphics designer. I am aware that I haven't updated this site for quite some time now, and I hope that I will be able to do something about this once I have some free time.