GUIs in C++

[tang0delta]

Hi. I'm new to the forums so don't be too harsh if I've asked a stupid question lol. I would consider myself a novice/intermediate level programmer but I only have about 10 weeks experience of C++. Basically what I want to know is how simple GUI elements like dialog boxes can be displayed with C++. What header files do I need to include in my programs and what methods can I make use of to do this. Are there any simple libraries for this built into C++. Something like the javax.swing package that comes with java would be perfect just to start experimenting with.

EDIT: I'm using Netbeans IDE 6.10 under Ubuntu 8.10 if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance for any help

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tang0delta

[helios]

Well, sorry to disappoint you, but with just ten weeks, you still qualify as a complete newbie. But on to the matter at hand.

No, the C++ standard library only provides the most basic input/output functions and some pretty useful data structures that have little direct connection with GUIs. Some -- myself included -- call C++ a middle-level programming language for this reason. It lacks all that wussy GUIfication of higher-level languages.
Anyway, what you're looking for are GUI libraries, such as:
GTK+: http://www.gtk.org/
Qt: http://www.trolltech.com/products/qt/
wxWidgets: http://wxwidgets.org/

I'm sorry to say that using any of these, or ,in fact, any library at all, may be a little too much for someone as green as yourself. But don't let that stop you! The sooner you learn how to link libraries and read documentation, the better.

[tang0delta]

Thanks for your input. BTW, I meant 10 weeks experience in C++. In terms of programming in general, I have about a year and a half of proper experience, mainly in Java. I have used libraries before so I'll give these a go. Thanks anyway for your response.

[Fab]

Hi
Maybe CLX would be another nice alternative.
You can find CLX under CodeGear.com
I hope that will help you.
Greetings
Fab