c++

im new to c++ and have a little problem with a project. I need to read the input from the user that follows the following format.. LETTER SPACE NUMBERS .. The only method we've learned so far is cin for reading user inputs, and cin will only read the letter since there is a space in the user input. I've googled a bit and found the function getline, but now I don't know how to read what letter they entered and the number separately... help.

>>21
well, i know haskell.
i still think functional programming languages are not fit for real work use though.
you do realise that all the stuff you are complaining about is STILL going on in the backround, right?
just because your language babys you doesn't mean it's any different when it gets down to the nuts and bolts