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Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« 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.
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #1 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.  
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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #2 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.
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #3 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.

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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #4 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.
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2003, 11:22:46 AM »
Huzzah.  
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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2003, 11:24:28 AM »
Nothing to see here.  
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2003, 12:07:16 PM »
We use MS Visual C++
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #8 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.

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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #9 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.
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2003, 10:18:18 AM »
I have MS Visual C++ and have no flippin idea what to do with it..........-____-
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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #11 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.

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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #12 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.

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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #13 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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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2003, 08:06:21 AM »
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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2004, 08:43:49 PM »
You can get GCC for windows here MinGW

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RE: Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2004, 07:19:00 AM »
old thread.......

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^^ i there's one in there somewhere if you still need/want it.
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RE:Where can I get a c++ compiler?
« Reply #17 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.