Where to buy C++

[tea217]

I am planning to buy C++ from the web.
Im not sure about microsoft's site because I dont know if they deliver to Canada.
So does anyone know any shopping site that has c++ and delivery to canada?
thx

 

[Sunner]

C++ is a language, and hence cant be bought.
There are various C++ development products, one is Microsoft's Visual C++, another is C++ Builder from Borland/Inprise.
If you want a free compiler, look for DJGPP, its homepage is http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/, its available for download.
There are API's for it for free as well, there is one that very popular(cant remember the name though, been a while since I looked into DJGPP), but it shouldnt be hard to find.

 

[tea217]

I didn't realize that b4. SO is there any difference between these C++ ??(microsoft visual c++ and c++builder)

 

[HigherGround]

i think you confuse C++ (the language) with IDE (Integrated Development Environment). In this case both Borlabd C++ and VC++ are the latter. IDEs provide the comfort and conveniance layer between the developer and the language, by providing some invaluable developing tools (such as debugger(s), compiler(s) and source editor(s)) Additionally these two IDEs provide failrly powerful resource editors and UI layout tools. Fianlly some IDEs provide interfaces to their proprietary set of application frameworks (MFC for VC++/OWL for Borland's Builder). Looking at your first question I assume that you want to learn C++ from scratch, so in this case I would either opt for a Learning or Standard edition of Visual C++ (should be less than $90) or if you want to give it a try without a commercial IDE take Sunner's suggestion and get the DJGPP compiler and use your favourite editor to write code.

 

[andri]

DJGPP would be my choice too. GNU tools might be a little scary for newbies, though (djgpp originates from UNIX background, as it is GNU C (gcc) port to Windows).

If you go with DJGPP, there are several windowing toolkits available, even under Windows. Most of them are ports from UNIX - like GTK+ (and its C++ wrapper, GTK--) and QT (commercial).

 

[BCYL]

If you are just learning, go with a free compiler like djgpp.... spend your money on books instead... learn the fundamentals first...