which is itself the best argument against C.
Young programmers take note! Use this approach in C programming: [...]
just prgram in Java Is the realistic answer.
C will be with us forever, and I can do it at a pretty respectable level. However- when JAVA is applicable to the task domain- don't use C. In fact, if ML, LISP or PHP is applicable, don't use C.
C is like the american muscle car- there will always be a demand for it. But nearly anyone will choose the more practical, more sophisticated Porche (java) when possible.