Various Topics on C++

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Jim Lynch wrote:
> Ted Harvard wrote:
>> I cannot afford a modern PC, so I'm looking for C++ on tape for the
>> ZX81.Where can I find it?
>
> Does anyone else think this was a red herring?

Yes, but it's a fun-to-discuss one

- Pete

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Victor Bazarov wrote:
> "Pete C." <x@x.x> wrote...
>> Julie wrote:
>>> Ted Harvard wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I cannot afford a modern PC, so I'm looking for C++ on tape for the
>>>> ZX81.Where can I find it?
>>>
>>> If you can't afford a 'modern' pc, then you shouldn't be
>>> programming.
>>>
>>> Programming *requires* a high level of commitment which includes the
>>> necessary $$ to be able to purchase the necessary tools.
>>>
>>> Either make the necessary commitments, or choose something else to
>>> do w/ your time.
>>
>> Why not? People used to get along fine with computers that had less
>> power than a modern $10 pocket calculator.
>
> Not using Standard C++ language.

The post I was responding to (Julie's) was talking about programming in
general.

<snip>
> Common mistake (IMNSHO) made often in Usenet discussions is giving
> excessively generic statements in a conversation that starts about
> something pretty concrete and limited in scope.
<snip>

Good point

- Pete

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E. Robert Tisdale wrote:
> Something that calls itself Ted Harvard wrote:
>
>> I cannot afford a modern PC, so I'm looking for C++ on tape for the
>> ZX81.Where can I find it?
>
> This is an obvious troll.
> Please ignore it.
>
> Notice that it was originally cross posted to alt.mythe.

Please explain, what makes everyone but you incapable of deciding what posts
we're allowed to respond to?

- Pete