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c++ usb
Hi,
I am returning to programming after a few years networking. I was previously well versed in COBOL, CICs, Easytrieve, REXX, Clist etc all on mainframes.
So I am quite good with most concepts, analysis and design etc and more or less, I hope, have just to get to grips with the syntax of the new technologies like C++. An over simplification I know, but I am optomistic.
Anyway, I have already found a small project at a local engineering company where I need to access 3 devices via serial (9-pin) ports and via USB from a pc running windows XP.
So I want to know if C++ can actually interface with USB and serial ports thru windows/dos ?
I am planning to learn several new languages, VB, VC++, .Net etc etc , but I need the first one that I learn to be capable of this interface with the hardware.
I havent actually begun learning much yet, so am looking for direction on where to start and perhaps where from there on, from people who are already well aware of the latest technologies.
I thought C++ might be a good place to start as its a popular technology and well used.
So, if C++ can do it, can you point me in the direct of how I can find out how I can do this, or tell me which language I should be looking at first.
I have been told the Dietel and Dietel C++ How to Program is a good book to learn from and use as a reference. but I dont want to spend money on that right now if C++ is not going to do the job I need it too.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, George
Hi,
I am returning to programming after a few years networking. I was previously well versed in COBOL, CICs, Easytrieve, REXX, Clist etc all on mainframes.
So I am quite good with most concepts, analysis and design etc and more or less, I hope, have just to get to grips with the syntax of the new technologies like C++. An over simplification I know, but I am optomistic.
Anyway, I have already found a small project at a local engineering company where I need to access 3 devices via serial (9-pin) ports and via USB from a pc running windows XP.
So I want to know if C++ can actually interface with USB and serial ports thru windows/dos ?
I am planning to learn several new languages, VB, VC++, .Net etc etc , but I need the first one that I learn to be capable of this interface with the hardware.
I havent actually begun learning much yet, so am looking for direction on where to start and perhaps where from there on, from people who are already well aware of the latest technologies.
I thought C++ might be a good place to start as its a popular technology and well used.
So, if C++ can do it, can you point me in the direct of how I can find out how I can do this, or tell me which language I should be looking at first.
I have been told the Dietel and Dietel C++ How to Program is a good book to learn from and use as a reference. but I dont want to spend money on that right now if C++ is not going to do the job I need it too.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, George