Need a compiler

[ultralaser00]

I havent coded in a long time, going back to school for computer science and i need a compiler. I have never used C++ before so i dont even know where to go and look for one.

basically all I've ever used is VB and that was a few years ago, so im pretty much starting from scratch!

What would be a good compiler for me to use and practice coding in C++?

thanks!

[jsmith]

VS 2008 is free from Microsoft if using Windows.
GCC is free if using Unix.

[ultralaser00]

thanks man!

[Bazzy]

http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/7263/

[khris]

You can get Microsoft programming software for free, if you're a student, by going to Microsoft's student site, dreamspark.com...You can download Visual Studio 2010 Professional for free, which is a pretty good deal..