do i need to learn c++ ?

[politroyx]

yah, you should learn c++. it really helps. assembly lang can help too.

[delstar]

C++ is good to know, but not required. You can always learn Assembly and you're background in Java can help you get started on C/C++ in Unix. I actually learned Assembly before I did C, and it helped to teach me alot of how everything works together.

[Jabberwocky]

i'd go with c++. c is a great thing to know...very powerful...but outside of kernal hacking there really isn't anything you can do with it that you can't with c++.

[cwk9]

If there’s one language to learn c++ is it. The best part about c++ unlike VB is that you can program for a whole range of OS's.

[pakdhe]

u have to learn it if u want to understand more about unix

[rcgreen]

Originally posted here by freppley
been looking into the whole discussion of hacking and such.. started to program in VB and Java, wondered since unix is base on C , should i learn C++

any ideas

ta m,ucho

a very confused blokey

If you're planning on being an auto mechanic, no, you probably
won't need to learn C or C++

[jaguar291]

More knowledge equals more power! Go for it.

[Cohiba227]

I'd suggest learning both C and C++...start with C though. C was the first language i learned and it wasnt difficult at all. so it shouldnt for you either, especially since you already know a few languages already.

[Crimina1]

If you learn C then C++ will be alot easier for you to learn,guaranteed.
After you learn those two you should learn assembly and perl.
With those 4 languages you will be able to land a very lucrative job offer
somewhere.
I just started learning perl ,it's a scripting language but it's one of the best
IMHO. Perl is really great for scripting,the things that you can do with perl
are really awesome.

Programming is great it builds character and most definatly teaches you to have patience
because if you dont have any patience you need to stay away from programming.

Crimina1