Or, you use C because the software was written before C++ was really usable on Palm and you are still adding to it.
I also know of many times where C++ caused people to do things because they were neat C++ features but not really required or necessary for the architecture resulting in some pretty horrendous architectures. K -----Original Message----- From: Mark Wilden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 8:37 AM To: Palm Developer Forum Subject: Re: C or C++ From: "Tilo Christ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > P.S.: Phew, it's a hard fight against the FUD campaigns of > these reactionary C afficiniados :-))) Boy, tell me about it! I can't believe these discussions still come up--or that anyone is still using C in this day and age. Even if you don't use OOP, exceptions, or generic programming, C++ is still an easier and safer language than C. I can think of only one good reason to program in C vs. C++ these days: because you don't know C++. The number of people who really know C++ but choose C instead are small (and weird:). -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/ ------------------------------------------ The information in this transmittal and any attachments is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. You are hereby notified that any unauthorized distribution or copying of this transmittal or its attachments is prohibited. If you have received this transmittal in error, please notify Invivodata immediately at (831) 438-9550. ------------------------------------------ -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
