Hmm, now that we are recommending books, heres the first book I ever read for C++, at about the age of 12 ^.^.
http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guid.../dp/0072232153
But there has already been an entire thread for C++ books here.
http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread70096.html

Alright thanks a lot for the book links I will be sure to check out what I can. And thanks Shaun for the motivation and "talk." Most people are nice enough to answer so I don't mind too much if others think I am dumb or anything as im LEARNING and yes as a beginner i am pretty dumb when it comes to C++ hahah.. anyways back to basics!!!!!!!! byeeee I guess I should stop bumping this thread now.

I admire your courage salman. When people come and... well.. sort of insult you (no offense to anyone), you simply drive forward with further questions. Keep the same attitude, and you will be as proficient as anyone at C++.

c++ is object oriented programming language,c++ use the concept of reusability,c++ is a good language for very big and complex projects which is needed to be worked by a team.

To make a GUI in Linux, I use wxWidgets. (also works on Windows, Mac etc).
But IMO it's not really beginners stuff.

On beginning C++
- List of c++ books
- starting c++
- Some braintraining

No prob. You can post here while your isn't solved. Just try to ask clear questions

I didn't see an insult?

Well it's better to learn a multi-platform GUI library than Win32 functions.

For example, Qt, GTK+ and wxWidgets all work on Windows and Linux, and I'm sure Mac too.

I hate Qt though, had a hard time with it.

Is a graphical user interface the same thing as an application? Why do they call it GUI (is it a GUI if your working in LINUX and an application if your working in Windows?). Or is a GUI a standard term like a synonym?

Thanks!

Wow, this thread is all over the place, even compared with some of the tangents we get off on normally.

>I don't mind too much if others think I am dumb or anything as im LEARNING
Rest assured, we're generally very good at telling the difference between a beginner and an idiot. But also keep in mind that the programmers most qualified to help you around here are more likely to cut right to the chase and not sugar coat anything. You can find a good description of the "attitude" here.

haha Narue you're a funny woman.., i'm not so bad at picking out the experts and arrogant individuals either. Thanks anyways for the link.

do you mind telling me what the difference between a GUI and Application is? You don't have to go down to the core but just in simple terms.

THANKS

Better edit this quick... Narue is a woman =P