Irrlicht Engine

So I just started trying to get into using Irrlicht, but my language of choice until now has been python, meanwhile I'm really really rusty at C++. So in order to get started I decided to get started with downloading visual C++, however when attempting to install C++ 2010 I got all kinds of trouble, so after finally throwing my hands up in frustration for the last time over the past 48 hours of trying to get it to work I decided to go with 2008 in stead. The one fear I have however is that Python often has some commands change their syntax when a new version of python comes out, will I have this problem with tutorials and whatnot because I will be using 2008 in stead of 2010? Or does Microsoft just like to release new versions of C++ for the same reason that EA releases new versions of it's sports games? as in no real major change, just something new for folks to spend money on?

Actually there's absolutely no difference in the C++ Language between vc2008 and 2010 its just a new Compiler with some new features, the language and syntax is the same.

ah, thanks much, good to know.

as ACE247 said, theres no difference in syntax AFAIK, only some new features of c++0x. You can read about them here http://blogs.msdn.com/b/vcblog/archive/ ... table.aspx