difference visual c++ 6 / .net c++

[killingspree]

well i'm a total noob when it comes to programming, but i'm hopefully on my way to learning the basics.
now the question that came to my mind is: if i now buy a book covering mainly visual c++ 6 can i use the acquired knownledge lateron in c++ .net programming or are there greater differences. in other words should i rather buy a well known well reviewed book or a new one covering programming c++ within the .net framework?

i have to admit i'm fairly confused so i hope i've clearly made made my point!

regards and thanks for the advice in advance :-P
oh and sorry for the wrong thread title, although not supposed to it again shows my confusion (:

regards
steVe

PS: to be specific: i'm talking about these books: http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/186100088X/ref=pd_sim_dp_2/028-7901250-3622162 vs. http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764508687/ref=cm_mp_wli_/028-7901250-3622162?coliid=I3PJEUNAXBVKUY

[Nic]

At the end of the day the differences are minimal. I have both on my work & home computer, but prefer vc6 (the interface is alot quicker)

But programming wise you wont find any differences, just the layout of the options interface.

-Nic

[timecop]

Assuming he isn't talking about managed C++ extensions intoduced in VS.NET... Or ATL/MFC 7.0 which are a little different from 4.2...
But yeah, if all you use is WIN32API, it doesn't matter what IDE/compiler you use, hell you can even pick from free ones.

[killingspree]

thanks for your help!
that is exactly what i wanted to know

regards
steVe