got my hands on a c++ book, just wondering if it will do

[cyberdrifter]

What exactly are you looking to learn about?


I think one of the best books on the evolution and breakdown of how computers work is:
Code by charles petzel


If you're looking for a general less technical/more practical introduction to computers then any of the study guides for the CompTIA A+ certification would be useful
link and link

Ok, so, I've read a bit and practiced some. This is coming along smoothly, I think I'm getting a taste for it. Now I have another question for you guys. Are there any books you would recommend to a beginner, maybe something about computers that doesn't necessarily deal with programming itself?  I'm reading Inside the Machine An Illustrated Introduction To Microprocessors and Computer Architecture and this is really informative and stimulating to my mind as I have always noticed when people add x86 x64 and the like to a file download but never really knew what the heck that meant. Do any books come to mind? I like documentaries too, only recently all I can find are like Anonymous videos and old crap from like 1996   

[warlock91]

Word, I'll check those out, thanks 

[warlock91]

What exactly are you looking to learn about?

Mostly just stuff surrounding programming that would help me be a better hacker/programmer/designer

Like when you learn music there are several different topics, theory, composition, harmony, engineering etc that make you a better musicians  overall

[cyberdrifter]

Mostly just stuff surrounding programming that would help me be a better hacker/programmer/designer

Like when you learn music there are several different topics, theory, composition, harmony, engineering etc that make you a better musicians  overall

I'd also recommend this book, alot of productivity tips and ways to help how you solve problems:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261473542674?lpid=82&chn=ps


(i was too lazy to find the book for you, but i'm sure with a little google fu it won't be hard)

[warlock91]

I'd also recommend this book, alot of productivity tips and ways to help how you solve problems:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261473542674?lpid=82&chn=ps


(i was too lazy to find the book for you, but i'm sure with a little google fu it won't be hard)

Thanks, I'll check it out