you should feel betrayed!<p>people are often biased and unempathetic. you need to follow your gut. when lots of people are saying something illogical then you need to keep looking for more people before you decide on a course of action. this is an important life skill.<p>best of luck. i learned a lot from learn c the hard way and other internet resources. i have no interest in k&amp;r other than the curious hold the royalty holders have on aging baby boomers.