[fillalph]

I am taking a computer science course at university. It is a first year course so nothing too advanced. In the computer labs we are using g++ (I am sorry, I didn't take the time to ask what OS we are using. All what I can remember is a Solaris image when trying to log into the server). I use windows at home and I was hoping someone could recommend a basic compiler. Nothing fancy that will auto correct mistakes etc. Also, (I am new to programming) someone mention that using a windows compiler may not work due to it using different header information?

If this is too vague please let me know and I can ask for any information that you need to respond. (hehe, newbie :S)

Thanks
]Bonkers[

[maxXPsoft]

Take a look here

You sure thats not C++

[XtremeMaC]

borland c++ 5.02 (not free though)
I've been using it! I love it. it checks for errors and stuff (color coded)
and yes u're right in school we use unix as well. some stuff is different. but u get used to it. If u're being just introduced to c++ and learning in school, u probably won't have to deal with those...

since u're using unix u don't need a visual compiler go with non-visual..
u guys won't be making any windows apps
also my school lets us to have remote access to unix computers from wherever we are. so I'm using windows, by ssh I get connected to the unix lab and compile there and check for further errors and stuff. I can even print it and it gets printed in the lab, next day in class I wouldn't need to print

unix is fun but case sensitive be carefull about that
and if u use direction keys so much u'll have to get used to different keys in unix to move up down ( i j k l etc.)

[jdeboeck]

no that's g++ you are using. (gpp ?)

its gnu c++, which comes standard on solaris.. i think there is a windows version of the same thing, look for GNU windows compiler... **** open source ports I can't find a link right now... if you find it, it should be free

EDIT: for school work C++ there won't be a difference between win and solaris

[XtremeMaC]

g++ is a unix cmd too to compile a .cpp file..
he I think confused those...
g++ is a gnu windows compiler.. (as jdeboeck mentioned)

u probably use vi editor in unix
or emacs etc...

[maxXPsoft]

lol confused us all wasn't thinking of gnu c++
DevC++ is on that link reason I pointed to it among others cause I was sure he wanted something ++.

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auto correct mistakes

that won't happen unless you use paid versions of Microsoft/ Borland C / C++ but the freebies will crash on ya and point to error.
Caution is recommended cause these things can mess your PC up if you do something wrong.

[Fuzzy Viking]

If what you need is a unix-style compiler on the windows platform, check out cygwin.

It is used extensively for many open source projects and has packages for almost everything.

It is commandline ( Bash shell - like a unix command prompt ), but you can edit the source files with anything you like and then run the actual compiling inside the shell window.

Linkage : http://www.cygwin.com/