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Title: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 06, 2003, 10:32:48 AM: Does anyone know where I can download a fair decent free C++ compiler? I'm taking a C++ class at school and wanted to be able to work on some stuff at home, too.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: Pale on November 06, 2003, 10:47:20 AM: Uhmm if it were me I would just go with installing linux on your machine and use emacs. Emacs is really a great text editor with auto formatting that works like a dream. Whenever I'm writing code (especially C) I always end up going back to emacs on my Linux box. I know installing linux just for a c compiler may seem silly, but linux is something everyone should try out anyway.
Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 06, 2003, 10:50:38 AM: I'm not going to install Linux on my computer, man. I'm too lazy to do that- I'm even surprised I'm asking where to get a compiler now.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: Ian Sane on November 06, 2003, 11:15:50 AM: What compiler do you use at school? I wouldn't be surprised if you could get a trial version of it or maybe even a student version. There may be a time restriction on it but at least it's better than nothing if you need a compiler right away.
Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 06, 2003, 11:17:58 AM: I use Turbo C++ at school, which sucks- I've crashed my computer there 5 or 6 times using it. I don't need it urgently, so I'm content waiting for something better. Palezero is helping me find a good compiler to use.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: Pale on November 06, 2003, 11:22:46 AM: Huzzah.
Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 06, 2003, 11:24:28 AM: Nothing to see here.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: manunited4eva22 on November 06, 2003, 12:07:16 PM: We use MS Visual C++
try this one on for size. Type a command that should open up a file and you can crash your pc. It's awesome.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: GoldShadow1 on November 06, 2003, 01:23:04 PM: I don't know if it's better than Turbo (having never used it) but I use Dev-C++, which you can download for free at http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html .

Man, I wish my school had a C++ class. I've learned some of it using online tutorials.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: Grey Ninja on November 06, 2003, 02:27:15 PM: I'm a Visual Studio user myself. But it costs a fortune if you want to actually buy it. The cheaper alternative is Dev C++ which Goldshadow posted a link to. It's a fine compiler, and will serve you well.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: KnowsNothing on November 07, 2003, 10:18:18 AM: I have MS Visual C++ and have no flippin idea what to do with it..........-____-
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: ghostVi on November 07, 2003, 12:27:01 PM: gcc runs about everywhere, for windows only you might also try watcom's latest. google is your friend.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: ghostVi on November 07, 2003, 12:31:51 PM: And be sure to try STL (the Standard Template Library), best thing for all common structures/algorithms like quick sort, arrays (vectors), strings, and much more.
Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: KDR_11k on November 08, 2003, 07:57:01 AM: Dev-C++ uses the GCC 3. One of the few 100% standard compliant C++ compilers.

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Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: ThePerm on November 08, 2003, 08:06:21 AM: hastings
Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: WinterMute on January 24, 2004, 08:43:49 PM: You can get GCC for windows here MinGW

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Title: RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: KnowsNothing on January 25, 2004, 07:19:00 AM: old thread.......

freeware thread

^^ i there's one in there somewhere if you still need/want it.
Title: RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
Post by: Uglydot on January 25, 2004, 01:08:24 PM: I used bloodshed, which I found from a link at cprograming.com I think. Nice and simple for starting out with.