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who is it?
You. If not, I don't care. Looks just like you. In fact, because your alias can't be used in a post without interfering with the current smilies code, I'll call you manav from now on.

if i were a starter today. i would really appreciate that some one suggested me c++.
There then. It's settled. Not that hard is it? Could be your one and only sentence on your first post.

I'll just add to my previous post, however, that naturally other languages also enjoy from vibrant communities. I'm thinking of Java, for instance, which is a rather popular language too for newcomers. However, I still think C++ is a better choice for a couple other reasons:

C++ has a strong Open Source environment associated with it. Not only access to code, but also access to free applications and tools intended to support C++ development. This is quite the catch if one wants to minimize costs of learning how to program. I can't measure it however, so if someone comes and says other languages have more... so they say.

C++ will also allow you to gain an intimate knowledge of your computer. A knowledge that is essential if programming is something that you will want to pursue for the a good part of your life. Not only that but C++ also promotes and facilitates, after a while, the interest in other programming languages and systems. Again essential for any programmer.