c or c++?
Why?

C. Because it's simple. C++ is bloated with too many features I don't need.

I dislike both if you have dependencies.

Why not to learn both?

Depends on your application and preferences. I like C++ more in general because of its more advanced features (const, smart pointers, compile time stuff, templates, lambdas, OOP, references) and better libraries for everyday stuff (eg. STL), but C is pretty great too if you want to keep things simple. They're equally capable of generating fast, minimal code if you know what you're doing.

you cant cheat complexity.

Complex remains complex

You can shift a program to a complex language to reduce source code complexity

but in the end it[c or c++] doesnt even matter ~

source: my ass

Your question is missing an important part. What are you planning to do with it?

@musician
Nothing.
Just comparing them

C-Basics don't hurt anyone.

Dependent on how fast you want to see results and what the requirements of your future projects will be, you might necessarily end up with C++

Anyway C is slightly better in performance where C++ is easier to manage and (just my 50 cents) read if your code needs to be reviewed or maintained by others due to OOP.

@rantsauce Yea. You know, like strings... :))

It really depends on what you're doing. Personally I prefer the added features of C++ but I'll work in C when it's more suitable.

My thesis is based around GPU programming so there'll be a mix of both throughout which is great. Use them how you feel and see what you prefer and what works.

C without question. You can concentrate on the problem at hand instead of being bombarded with language bullshit.