Thread: Anyone know of a good free downloadable C/C++ reference?

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    Anyone know of a good free downloadable C/C++ reference?

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    Reference for what? syntax, libraries, general programming, algorithms, etc??

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    Sorry, a reference for the Standard C/C++ libraries
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    If you just need a reference then MSDN is pretty hard to beat. The C library is ........ easy to use. For C++ you may need a reference 'such as' "The C++ Standard Library" by Nicolia Josuttis, or SGI has a good C++ reference if you've got a vague idea of what you're doing.

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    Meh, I found this a pretty good refrence: ftp://[email protected]:21/C++/C++ Win32.hlp

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    I meant a free one I can download an view offline.
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    Link no worky
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    >I meant a free one I can download an view offline.

    It may not be free, but if you get hold of the cheapest legitimate version of MSVC++ you can then it'll contain CD/DVD's of MSDN. Other than that you're going to have to scrounge around the warez sites (by the time you get anything chances are it's out of date). If you're on a limited budget I'm sure there are countless middle of the road C/C++ references at your local book store.

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    Yeah, sadly I am on a limited budget, $0. :-(
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    >Yeah, sadly I am on a limited budget, $0. :-(

    So what you're saying is that people should donate their work to your lazy ass. I like it, I've never thought of that, it might just work.

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    Downloading...
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    it's not a reference for the Standard C/C++ libraries
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    Search around the gnu.org manuals and something might turn up. Then take your computer, put it in the original packaging, and take it back to wherever you bought it from and ask for a refund because it is obvious that you are too retarded to get any benefit from one.
    PS. Now that I think about it you can skip the first step.
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