This article is from the alt.comp.lang.learn.c-c++ Frequently Asked Questions. Compiled by Sunil Rao sunil.rao@ic.ac.uk.
This newsgroup is primarily intended for discussion related to the LEARNING of C and C++. The other two groups are primarily intended for discussion of the features of the respective languages themselves. Naturally, some overlap does occur. This group does tend to be slightly (perhaps excessively so) more informal, though. Most regulars on this group show great patience with many common beginners' questions and will willingly expound on many topics of interest or particular difficulty, referring to appropriate reference material, either in printed or in electronic form, as necessary.
 
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