What Compiler should I use?

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KevinB - 04 Jul 2005 00:40 GMT

I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual C++ .NET compile my
C++ code that I am learning?

khb

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William DePalo [MVP VC++] - 04 Jul 2005 04:44 GMT

>I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual
> C++ .NET compile my C++ code that I am learning?

That and more.

If on the other hand, you need _just_ the compiler and are willing to forego
some of the other stuff you can download a free compiler:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/vctoolkit2003/

to use now.

Regards,
Will

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James Park - 04 Jul 2005 04:54 GMT

Another free option is Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition Beta 2:
http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/visualc/default.aspx

It was a nice way to clear my univ's C++ course last semester.

>>I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual
>> C++ .NET compile my C++ code that I am learning?
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> Regards,
> Will

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Matt Osborn - 07 Jul 2005 20:34 GMT

Comeau Computing is offering their compiler for $20.00. This compiler is
often used as 'The Standard" against which other compilers are judged for
language completeness and correctness.

http://www.comeaucomputing.com/

>I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual C++ .NET compile
>my
> C++ code that I am learning?
>
> khb

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Jonathan Turkanis - 07 Jul 2005 22:23 GMT

Comeau is great; in fact I use it on both Linux and Windows. But be warned that
it can't build DLLs, and can't compile the Windows headers in
standards-conforming mode.

Jonathan

> Comeau Computing is offering their compiler for $20.00. This
> compiler is often used as 'The Standard" against which other
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>> khb

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