what compiler is best for me

[nield999]

Hi all, I am new to this so please be patient. I am looking to learn the language of c++. But i have found my self stuck at the first hurdle, i have purchased a book to teach me c++ and that came with a cd with a compiler on to run my various lessons ect. I have installed the compiler as said but when i click it it just shows me a dos page breifly then nothing. I have read the cd and it doesnt mention my op. I am running windows xp. Is there a easy compiler available to me ( i am of very little knowledge of anything to do with programmeing) which is a complete programme that contains librarys and has the ability to make exc programes. At the moment i am just dying to do the hello world programme... My end goal of learning c++ is to be able to control electronic devices myself as i have some electronic background, will that affect what compiler i need ie i dont just want to put things on a screen i want to control devices via a usb lead or evern a serial port?????

If there is anyone who could steer me in the right direction and not poke to much fun at my lack of knowledge i would be most apreiciative. Also are there any compliers free to download that dont involve going on sites that can cause harm to your pc?

Thank you for reading this

[horace1]

have a look at DEV-C++ which is free and easy to use, see
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

a very good online C++ tutorial is
http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

[smithan]

Hi all, I am new to this so please be patient. I am looking to learn the language of c++. But i have found my self stuck at the first hurdle, i have purchased a book to teach me c++ and that came with a cd with a compiler on to run my various lessons ect. I have installed the compiler as said but when i click it it just shows me a dos page breifly then nothing. I have read the cd and it doesnt mention my op. I am running windows xp. Is there a easy compiler available to me ( i am of very little knowledge of anything to do with programmeing) which is a complete programme that contains librarys and has the ability to make exc programes. At the moment i am just dying to do the hello world programme... My end goal of learning c++ is to be able to control electronic devices myself as i have some electronic background, will that affect what compiler i need ie i dont just want to put things on a screen i want to control devices via a usb lead or evern a serial port?????

If there is anyone who could steer me in the right direction and not poke to much fun at my lack of knowledge i would be most apreiciative. Also are there any compliers free to download that dont involve going on sites that can cause harm to your pc?

Thank you for reading this

hi,

u say ur new to c++, then it not a good thing to get stuck up with a complier at this stage..... may be the compiler u have been provided with the cd is a turbo c++........ it opens a dos prompt, n then ur supposed to used the command to run turbo c++........

else borland will be a real good option for u, its very easy + provides all the functionalities....... and also u get a free version

smitha