[newbie] after installation

[Michael]

after installation mandrake,how can I get started? I want to develop c/c++ program,where should I put the source code?it is said that the source navigator is the best choice,I have downloaded SN451.tar.gz and SN451.tar.bz2,but i dont know how to install with this type of file.   thanks & Merry Xmas! sparkle