What is the difference between a file and a stream in C++?

Question

An example would be really appreciated. :)

Answer 1

For stream, have a look at here.
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/c++-iostreams.html

For file I/O, have a look at here.
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/lesson10.html

http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/files/