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C++ isn't really .NET .NET is a new object model and programming framework from Microsoft that has some really really nice features (a unified object model, reflection, cross-language interoperability through the CLR). If you are interested in .NET development, you might want to check out the following things: Microsoft .NET Framework SDK http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en SharpDevelop (a free C# IDE, written in C#): http://www.icsharpcode.com/OpenSource/SD/Default.aspx Alternativley, if you are looking for a set of C++ tools to learn C++, you can use one of two good Windows tool sets: The free Visual C++ toolset, or Dev-C++ which uses MingW, URLs: VC 2003 Toolkit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=en Dev-C++ http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html Note that the VC 2003 Toolkit is NOT an IDE, it's just the command line C++ tools shipped with Visual Studio. You will need a nice text editor (Notepad++ is good, google it), or you will want to check out Dev-C++ for a functional C++ IDE (although it doesn't use the MS build tools). I personally use Visual Studio.NET 2003 Enterprise Architect. If you can get your hands on a copy of VS 2003, it's your best bet as it's really the most complete IDE available, allowing for C++, VB.NET and C# development, as well as nice editors and designers for XML, XML Schema, databases, and a slew of other neat goodies. But if you can't get VS 2003, the free tools I listed above should do you good One thing to keep in mind when selecting your C++ tools is ISO standards comformance. Versions of Visual Studio/Visual C++ prior to 7.1 (2003) are not fully standards compliant, meaning some well formed C++ code will not compile (ask a VC 7/VC 6 developer about partial template specilization ). If you can't get VS/VC 2003, you are better off using MingW/GCC/Dev-C++. Phew...hope all that didn't totally confuse you

I have, but given the way the .NET framework is built, and the fact that VB.NET offers no clear advantages (or disadvantages for that matter) over C#, I opted to use C# because my background is in C/C++. Remember that code written in VB.NET and C#, or any CLS compliant language for that matter, is 100% interoperable (provided you write CLS compliant code of course, there are ways to break interoperability in both languages). If you have any C#/VB.NET/.NET questions, don't hesitate to PM me

That game 0wns I have alot of maximum skills with that game, ask Brian/Desmond. Got some screenshots going 215 MPH on a Miata, when it can only go 200MPH max. And I don't cheat (there aren't cheats for stuff like that anyway) I love my skills. Actually, nearly any car can go over 200 with the special NOS package you get near the end of the game. I have had my Nissan SKyline up to 225 before the engine finally cracked on me.

The short answer is: yes and no to my music, and no to my C++. The long answer is: As far as my music, I have an older mix from last year that I don't like to give out, because its really not terribly good. I am working on a new one, but I just haven't gotten around to it. As far as my production, it is not at a level yet that I feel like releasing any tunes. I want my tunes to be good before I go releasing them on an unsuspecting world. As for my C++, all my work that is good was closed source for companies I have worked for. Most of my personal code as of late has been C#, as I am starting to really dig the .NET platform. I still keep my C++ skills up to date, as I am searching for a job currently. For some C# code I have written see: http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/dnpb

Not really my profession. I am a C++ developer by profession. I do the DJ'ing thing for fun, and some times a little bit of profit I do a lot of DnB parties in the local Houston area. In fact, I have a time slot at a party on Saturday night

Matt's of the world......get high...err untie...err unite!

I was told to come say "Hi" here, so I thought I would I found out about 0 A.D. through a Gamedev article written by Jan Wassenberg. I am a professional C++ programmer and crazy avid gamer I am a huge fan of RTS and RPG games, but I will play anything (Soul Calibur II anyone? ). I am also a Drum'n'Bass DJ and producer, so I am really in to that whole scene as well. What else can I say? I can't think of anything else Hope to talk to some of you soon!

Actually, I have been doing the Call of Duty thing lately. Been really in to that game Also, Rise of Nations is on my play list, even though its way too easy I still play StarCraft, I always will and thats about it right now I think Oh yah, Splinter Cell, got that one for the PC too