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                        Hello.  I started learn C++ programming a little while ago.  I'm definitely still a beginner, although I have a (theoretical) understanding of most of the very basic concepts (including C++ oop).  I've never designed GUIs before, but would like to learn to make them for my Linux box.

From what I googled, I think I need to choose between QT and GTK, as far as a place to start.  I have read a few things on the web about the question, but most of the information was &quot;which-is-truly-the-best&quot; type discussions between advanced developers.

Here are the things I'm concerned about:
- open source licensing
- easy of learning in a C++ environment
- help resources available
- stability (kind of goes along with the 'easy of learning' idea)

I use kdevelop for my IDE, if that makes any difference.
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                        could some help me??
could give me some tips or guide on how to start to use C++ on linux cause im only just a newbie...                    </div>
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                        Next time please start your own thread before asking a question like that. :)  However, if you are just starting to learn C++, I can direct you to http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/.

Also, depending on which version of Linux you are running, you can install a C/C++ development IDE such as &quot;Kdevelop&quot; from your repository, and this will usually also install any C++ compiler files that are needed.

If you are wondering how to make GUIs in Linux with C++, then you are in the same boat as I am.  However, while I was waiting for replies to this post, I looked into QT.  It actually seems to be fairly easy to use: [url]http://trolltech.com/products/qt/[/url].  I made my first &quot;hello world&quot; program (that was inside its own GUI window) the other day, and it was really easy to compile with the help of qmake.
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                        well buddy!

why do you not use the libraries available in distribution to develop such. 
well i m a novice user of linux... and still in fix what to do to practice C/ C++ on a linux machine. I hope u hv got my point... please suggest me.

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