I am currently a 2 nd year computer science and was wondering what was the big difference betweem C and C++. I am learning C++ in school right now and that's about all I know. From looking at C code, it's seems like it uses alot of different functions for printing to the screen and taking input from the keyboard. Also from what I know C++ is object oriented and C is not. The last difference I have read about C++ is that it has alot more libarys availalbe for it (like the standard templete libary). So with all this said, is learning old school C even worth it anymore? Will I be okay in terms of editing source code for linux with my C++ knowledge?

tried google?

http://cplus.about.com/library/weekly/aa010702a.htm

You should learn Standard C, but it shouldn't be difficult if you are experienced in multi-paradigm Standard C++. Most systems are written in Standard C, while middleware is written in Standard C++. The thing is though that many systems employ an object based variety of Standard C, for example, a structure might contain pointers to functions, as opposed to class methods. I think that you still have to be able to read the old C stuff.

Really, that depends m8 ...

The source code that you're editing is your own?
You'll be fine with your school knowledge....

You're trying to modify a kernel module?
Learn C & Linux system calls :}
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave/C/CE.html
http://www.icce.rug.nl/documents/cplusplus/


Cheers,
Tink

Thanks alot for the links tink, those are along the lines of what I was looking for.

Gidday, and no worries,
am glad if I can be of any help :}

Cheers,
Tink