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gumbyman31 · May 3rd, 2006, 8:31 PM

Hey all. First off I would like to say i'm a complete newbie to this forum, so please forgive me if this topic is already posted.

I was wondering what the best C++ compiler would be for OS X 10.3.9. I ask because I know xcode has the option of creating a C++ file, but Xcode is a really "heavy" app, consuming much ram and processor.

I'm looking for something relatively simple and lightweight. Any ideas?

titaniumdecoy · May 3rd, 2006, 9:52 PM

Xcode is (at this time) the only viable C++ IDE on the Mac. You can download Xcode for free with a free Apple Developer Connection account.

Intel will be introducing a Mac version of its commercial developer tools in the near future (which will not be free and will only be compatible with Intel-powered macs).

If you're looking for something lightweight, you can use the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) to compile code with *nix commands such as "gcc filename" or "g++ filename".

mrynit · May 3rd, 2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by titaniumdecoy

If you're looking for something lightweight, you can use the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) to compile code with *nix commands such as "gcc filename" or "g++ filename".

so mac has a built in C++ compiler? i never knew that. is it just on osX?

titaniumdecoy · May 3rd, 2006, 11:05 PM

Yes, since the first version of Mac OS X.

andro · May 3rd, 2006, 11:29 PM

It's actually only available if you've installed the developer tools, just for future referehnce.

titaniumdecoy · May 4th, 2006, 12:25 AM

Are you sure? I thought it came with the OS. Hmm...

AICkieran · May 4th, 2006, 7:05 PM

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Originally Posted by titaniumdecoy

Are you sure? I thought it came with the OS. Hmm...

Nah, You have to install developer tools, though theres normally a cd with it on that comes with macs, Xcode is kinda crap though, I tend to just use komodo which i use for scripting and setup a command in the toolbox or use terminal to compile.

gumbyman31 · May 4th, 2006, 10:22 PM

And how would I go about setting it up in the terminal? I assume there's a pre-installed compiler, but I haven't done too much work with terminal, apart from Apache work, so I don't know any better.

ChrisX.KP · May 5th, 2006, 1:14 AM

Doesn't matter to me I'm more of a Windows guy, but if I ever get a chance to switch to a mac I really don't know if I would take it. I like the compatability of the Windows platform and if you do things right its not as unstable as everyone makes it out to be.

Ooble · May 5th, 2006, 3:26 PM

Thanks for the contribution. Can I offer some advice? If it doesn't matter to you, don't bother posting.

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gumbyman31 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Inside Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	C++ on Mac Hey all. First off I would like to say i'm a complete newbie to this forum, so please forgive me if this topic is already posted. I was wondering what the best C++ compiler would be for OS X 10.3.9. I ask because I know xcode has the option of creating a C++ file, but Xcode is a really "heavy" app, consuming much ram and processor. I'm looking for something relatively simple and lightweight. Any ideas?

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May 3rd, 2006, 9:52 PM	#2
titaniumdecoy Expert Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 931 Rep Power: 4	Xcode is (at this time) the only viable C++ IDE on the Mac. You can download Xcode for free with a free Apple Developer Connection account. Intel will be introducing a Mac version of its commercial developer tools in the near future (which will not be free and will only be compatible with Intel-powered macs). If you're looking for something lightweight, you can use the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) to compile code with *nix commands such as "gcc filename" or "g++ filename".

May 3rd, 2006, 11:05 PM	#4
titaniumdecoy Expert Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 931 Rep Power: 4	Yes, since the first version of Mac OS X.

May 3rd, 2006, 11:29 PM	#5
andro Professional Programmer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 319 Rep Power: 4	It's actually only available if you've installed the developer tools, just for future referehnce.

May 4th, 2006, 12:25 AM	#6
titaniumdecoy Expert Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 931 Rep Power: 4	Are you sure? I thought it came with the OS. Hmm...

May 4th, 2006, 10:22 PM	#8
gumbyman31 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Inside Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	And how would I go about setting it up in the terminal? I assume there's a pre-installed compiler, but I haven't done too much work with terminal, apart from Apache work, so I don't know any better.

May 5th, 2006, 1:14 AM	#9
ChrisX.KP Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Doesn't matter to me I'm more of a Windows guy, but if I ever get a chance to switch to a mac I really don't know if I would take it. I like the compatability of the Windows platform and if you do things right its not as unstable as everyone makes it out to be.

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