Need a C++ compiler

[EndobioticChaos]

I'm starting to dabble around in C++ just for fun, and I'm wondering if there's a place I could d/l a free compiler. It could be for either Windows or Linux.

[maface]

Originally posted by EndobioticChaos
I'm starting to dabble around in C++ just for fun

Just for fun?? I could be wrong but I believe Linux comes with a C++ complier

[Banti]

type gcc at your shell prompt


Also check with Borland for a free c++ compiler.


Banti

[Sohgin]

VS.Net can be gotten for just pennies.

100,000 pennies.

[Solid Snake]

DJGPP it's free!!! and 32 bit too!

[SpiffGQ]

Originally posted by Banti
type gcc at your shell prompt


Also check with Borland for a free c++ compiler.


Banti

gcc is a c compiler. Type g++ at the shell prompt for a c++ compiler.

[Martee]

GCC can be used as a front-end to g++. All you have to do is manually link to the standard C++ library (-lstdc++).

If you want a free compiler for Windows, use either Borland, MinGW, or DigitalMars.

[SpiffGQ]

I agree; use Borland's free compiler for Windows or else Dev-C++ (it comes with the Mingw port of GCC).

[Fractile81]

I was talking to a classmate and heard that gcc has a bug? I only play with g++ in Linux...

As for Windows, I just used VC++ Learning Edition... don't know how free it is, but the only drawback I saw it having was a note they put on every compiled app. that said it was made with a evaluation copy... but, it was functional...

[TonyM123]

http://www.borland.com/bcppbuilder/tryitnow.html
You can register to get a free trail of Borland's C++ Builder. It is a very very powerful devlopment environment and user freindly once you get the hang of it.

Tony