c++ question

[skullshivers]

im new to c++.. in fact i dont know anything about it

im told i need a compiler

im running XP home.. which compiler should i use, where do i get it, and how much will it cost?

 

[sswingle]

I use Microsoft Visual C++. Not sure how much it is, mine was "free"

 

[Spydermag68]

At compusa $109

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=301606&pfp=BROWSE

 

[ProviaFan]

A truly free C++ compiler and IDE, if you don't think it's a good idea to warez a copy of Visual C++. 🙂

 

[PCHPlayer]

You can download the Microsoft compilers for free (Link unknown). You also need so sort of editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Some people get by with notepad and command windows, but that's not the most efficient.

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
You can download the Microsoft compilers for free (Link unknown). You also need so sort of editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Some people get by with notepad and command windows, but that's not the most efficient.

You can? I'd be interested to know where (I assume you get no documentation, right?). UltraEdit works fine for all my Windows-based coding needs. 🙂

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: jliechty

Originally posted by: PCHPlayer You can download the Microsoft compilers for free (Link unknown). You also need so sort of editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Some people get by with notepad and command windows, but that's not the most efficient.

You can? I'd be interested to know where (I assume you get no documentation, right?). UltraEdit works fine for all my Windows-based coding needs. 🙂

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/netdevframework.asp

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Link

Thanks, looks good (includes docs!). 🙂

Download Size:
108757 KB

...looks like it'll be an overnighter for me (yes, for those for whom dialup speeds are a distant figment of imagination, dialup does still suck, as it always has). 😱

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: jliechty

Originally posted by: KraziKid Link

Thanks, looks good (includes docs!). 🙂 Download Size: 108757 KB ...looks like it'll be an overnighter for me (yes, for those for whom dialup speeds are a distant figment of imagination, dialup does still suck, as it always has). 😱

Make sure you download the SDK (software development kit). It should contain all the compilers you need.