I am interested in programming, C-C++,have book-Deitel&Dietel How to program C-C++,a CD came with it.Downloaded Cygwin compiler,various tutorials,search forums. I notice a lot of people use the Borland compiler,did I pick the wrong one?Am I headed in the right direction.Have not done anything to the registry,am not comfortable changing things at this point,just asking for guidance,suggestions or opinions.Thank you in advance.My sys-AMD700DURON,128RAM,20gigMaxtorHD,FIC-mobo,WIN98SE,MS-Office97.Any other software I should use?Thanks again.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!