[JoeAltmaier]

No, that does not enlighten. I've written OSs, kernels, embedded systems - in C++. Because its a better language for those applications. The arguments in that link are spurious - just sound bytes to make the author feel better.

In no case does C++ require any more runtime than C. You can use little or no runtime at all in either language, with minimal effort.

Easier to write low-level in C? This is unsupportable. C++ can write anything you can write in C (its a superset), so anything possible in C is possible in C++, but now you have more leverage.

[sh_vipin]

That's what even I am saying : It is about personal choice. If you like C++ use C++ nobody is stopping you. But that doesn't mean all other languages are bad or are pathetic.

"Enlightening" was for realizing that debate can never end but realization can come that both languages are good in their own space. None is like superior than other at least in case of C and C++.