Open a web page in c++

[kwalser]

I'm an intermediate c++ programmer and i'm doing a project for my college class where i'm trying to call a web page from the code itself. I know it can be done because i've seen it done before. Does anyone know how to do it. The way i have seen it done is by using the system() command some how. I've scoured the web to find it with no success. Also is there a way to grab a value from a web page? I mean if I was making a silver coin value program and need a real time value amount is there a way to grab that amount from a web page?
If there is anyone that knows please let me know.


thanks,
kyle