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    Win 32

    how should i go about learning WIN 32 should i memorize the syntax or keep a libary of the syntax?

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    Depends on you and how well you retain information. Memorize what you can and keep tools around that can help you. We cant really tell you that.

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    yes and make sure you are good at c++ and knwo the basics before starting win 32. win 32 can get confusing fast! I have started to learn a little of it btu I quit and I got into some c# instead. c# is like c++ from scratch but a little easier if you know c++. But I would check into first and see if you want to learn it right now, unless of course you are good at c++ already.

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    Ive been programming in Win32 for a long time now, and I still have to consult MSDN all the time. You wont be able to memorize a fraction of the functions you will need, so don't bother trying. What you need to learn is how to look up what function you need in the MSDN library.

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    i just need to know enough WIN 32 to start OpenGL, so all you realy need to know is how it works and how to change and add stuff?

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    I recommend you check out this site if you want to learn OpenGL with Win32: http://nehe.gamedev.net/

    If you don't want to stay on the web to read it, you can go down to the section marked "Resources" and download them all.

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