I just installed slackware 8.1 and i have some problums

1. i cant get LILO to work, i have been trying for a day or two now, what other programs can i use to give me a choice at startup, (Linux or WiN2K).

2.I started using KDE, how do i program in C++ wiht this, i cant find any programs that run C++ code. i know their in thier, but where?

3.whats the best way i can learn this new linux, a recomended book or PDF would help alot.

4.my sound card dosent work, i boot wiht bare.i, how can i troubleshoot this?

5.this is how i boot and run my linux, tell me if u find anthying wrong with how i do it or if their are more simple ways.....
i put my bootable linux cd in my disk drive.
i turn on my computer
then i arive at the cds prompt and i tell it where to find the kernal
it boots the kernal and i arive at Darkstar login.
i log in and type "startx"
it starts KDE (v3.0).

To shutdown:
i logout of KDE
logout of my user account
return back to darkstar login
manually restart my computer (pressing restart on case)

i want to be able to program C++, not have to boot form the cd, and learn linux, learn it very well.

eventilly i want to use it everyday, instead of wndows

any tips on linux will help me alot, u have to understand that im new to linux, i jsut installed it yeasterday.