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Windows Programming (custom windows)

Question: I am trying to program my own custom controls in C++ in the old, traditional style (using WNDPROCS, etc.), and I don’t want to use ActiveX. I’d like to

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C vs C++

Question: What is the main difference between Visual C and Visual C++ in Windows environments? Why would I want to use C++ instead? Is there any functional difference? Answer: Well,

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Applets, URLs, and frames

Question: I want my Web page to have three frames: one for my applet and the other two for information. How can I make it so my applet updates both

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Converting text to a binary code

Question: I’m using Borland C++ to perform some data conversion, and I have had some difficulties. Is it possible to convert all the text (including nonreadable text) within a text

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Approach to studying C++

Question: My development background primarily involves COBOL and BASIC on UNIX platforms. I decided to further my language knowledge and branched out into C & C++. I’ve largely been teaching

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InetAddress to String

Question: Is it possible to convert from java.net.InetAddress to string? Answer: Yes. Just call the InetAddress toString() method. Also, if you specifically want the host name, use getHostName. If you

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Year 2000 and C++

Question: I am urgently looking for information regarding Year 2000 compliancy for Borland’s C++ compilers, esp. versions 3.1 and 4.02. Answer: I can’t imagine anything about C++ or the compiler