compkeen

Which is the best c++ compiler to use on window xp. I learnt c programming at college in the nineties and now want to program in C++. Also, how do you you get to thre command line prompt from windows. Can you use Borland C++.Builder or Microsoft visual C++.6 on windows xp.

Shapeless

there are several ports for gcc on for windows machines. I think gcc is without a doubt the best compiler. but if u think of an compiler and ide or anotherone than gcc , again i would redcommend DevCpp.

well windows got an emulatin for command line tools somewhere like
start->programms->.....-->.... (am not sure about the name sry)
there u have to change into the right directory and then u can use the commandline tools ( for example cd into the dir of the executable and then start the programm by typing its name and the command line params...)
yes you can, but i think the barland compiler isnt that good. the ide is usefull and real great if u are using vcl but the compiler isnt real good.

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Ancient Dragon

Start-->Run then in the edit window type "cmd" and press the Ok button

MS-Windows does not require any particular compiler. You can use either of them or any other 32-bit compilers such as Dev-C++ too.

DaWei

Another way to get the command prompt is to click Start|All Programs|Accessories|Command Prompt. In my case, when I got that far, I right clicked on it and chose "Pin to Start Menu". It's always there when I click Start, now.

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Ancient Dragon

I am using XP Pro. When I right click I see something very quick appear then immediately disappear. It works ok on my W2K computer. Is there some change I need to make in XP?

DaWei

Cottonpicker, Dragon, I don't know. I just get a solid menu on XP Home. I just discovered that every program listed doesn't give me the option on the right-click menu, though. You should also be able to put the icon on the desktop, right-click it there, make the pin choice, then delete the icon. If that flashes away, beats me.

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java_roshan

Borland C++ 3.0 was the one that I was using, and even in my college, I have to :-( (even now)
The only disadavantage of it is, that it runs in dos mode and occupies 100% of CPU resource.

However, you can use Visual C++ for that, where, I feel you wont be able to do graphics programming, you'll need some extra files and configuration done for it.

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DaWei

Don't use an old, outdated compiler. There are too many good, reasonable alternatives. Do not expect built in GUI as part of the C/C++ languages. Nottagonnabethere. You can use MS VC++ 6.0 on XP. I do it nearly every day. I also use VC++ 2005 Beta (free), Dev-C++ (free), and Borland Builder 6.

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stevengs

what IS that thing, a Hearse with heat tiles?

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DaWei

I found it sitting on cinderblocks in a Buckingham, Texas, front yard. You should see it before the grain-silo boosters fall away . That bay in the back is great for certain kinds of non-extravehicular activity.

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