C/C++ programming using netbook

[sanji2011]

can i use a netbook(not laptop) to do programming? not just for typing the code but also for compiling, debugging, and building code.

i don't have a laptop or netbook but i want to buy one so that i can learn programming during my free time at work.

netbook is relatively cheaper so i wonder if i can use it instead of laptop

[rapidcoder]

Of course you can, but it might take longer to compile your programs.
For small programs not heavily using Boost and STL, it should be ok. And a small screen is probably even better for a beginner - it forces to structure your program better (1000 LOC procedure on a 10'' screen or lines longer than 120 characters - no way) :D