Why use C++ in this day and age?

Recently, C++11 information was released. I do not really understand what is going on this time. Is Microsoft back to supporting C++ programmers? Why use C++ when writing in C# or Java or other languages can be so much faster, safe, and require less lines of codes? Yes, C++ can be faster in cases, but computers are getting a lot faster. Plus, the standard libraries of C++ are somewhat lacking.

C++ is going the way of C.

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I'm French.  LoseThos is nothing if not elegant.  The command-line feeds into a C compiler, so you don't have those silly stupid separate command-line languages like Unix.  Get a real language... and use it for everything.

instead of a history, it's like the C-64 where you can move-up from the bottom row of text.  There is a marker for the beginning and end of a user input so it can be multi-lined.  Further, it feeds into a compiler that has no limits on entry of code.

There is one document for command-line, source code, help system documentation, form/dialog boxes... everything and it has graphics and links.

Instead of command history, your menu key takes you to a macro-sheet where you place macros.  Macros can be activated with icons.

In short, it's the ultimate in elegance whereas Unix is an ugly command line for administrators.