C++ Compiler

[Browni3141]

Does anyone know of a good C++ compiler that does not require installation? I need to be able to use it from my home filespace at school. If there are any online compilers those will work too.

[PanGalactic]

http://codepad.org/ may work for you. It can compile and execute simple programs. I'm not sure it can handle programs with multiple source files.

What operating system are you using at school?

[Bazzy]

http://www.comeaucomputing.com/tryitout/

[Browni3141]

Those work fine but I was hoping for something that would actually run a program, rather than only showing the output. Codepad doesn't allow user interaction with the program while it's running. BTW, I'm using Windows XP at school.

[PanGalactic]

You should be able to install Cygwin (GNU compiler) and Eclipse (an IDE) into your home filespace. They work pretty well together.

[Browni3141]

My school is blocking .exe file downloads, but I'll try downloading at home and bringing it to school on a flash drive. It will be a big pain with dial-up though.

[PanGalactic]

Are you programming on your own? Or is the school teaching C++ programming and not providing a compiler for you to use?

[rjain02]

Would you recommend Dev C++??

[Albatross]

I personally would not recommend Dev-C++, just because it's very old. Others might, but the version of MinGW that comes with it is quite old; it hasn't been updated in quite a few years. wxDev-C++ is another story! I haven't used it but I hear it's very Dev-C++-like, and with a much newer version of MinGW included in the bundle. :)

-Albatross

[jleach]

I've run into strange troubles with Dev-C++ (it's what I started with) that have gone away since I switched.

[Athar]

The Code::Blocks + TDM MinGW bundle does not require admin rights to install, so that should satisfy your requirements.