mac compiler

[steverino]

i am having trouble finding a free mac compiler for c++. i am looking for something that works with eclipse.

[ascii]

i thought that eclipse came with a compiler? if not try Code::Blocks. however i reccommend spending the five dollars on XCode :o

[matsom]

try: http://crossgcc.rts-software.org/doku.php#32-bit_linux_binaries_for_mac_intel
n.b i'm not a mac user

[kfmfe04]

Agree with ascii - if you install XCode, you will get gcc plus a bunch of build tools - saves the hassle of hunting them down and installing them properly. I don't use XCode itself, but good for the packages.

[steverino]

thanks guys. now i can finally program.

[steverino]

are the 4.5 gigs on xcode worth it? cause i dont mind the price i just mind the space it takes up.

[Albatross]

You no longer get GCC with XCode... you get a butchered version of clang. >_>

And...

are the 4.5 gigs on xcode worth it?

Yes, though it's worth more for an Objective-C programmer. :/

-Albatross

[steverino]

is it easier to program on mac or pc

[ascii]

neither is "easier" because the languages are the same regardless of platform. however there are a good deal more enviroments for windows. if youre planning on doing something like iPhone development then youre required to have a mac anyhow. i would also give a shot at linux, a free and open source OS that is preffered by many developers. i guess it really depends on what youre doing. personally i use visual studio 2008 for C++

[steverino]

i have another question. how do i make some kind of shield or defence for a program ? because i want to prove to my friend that i can program. i need it to be able to get past norton security. because last time norton destroyed it. so i would like to be able to send it to him.

[ascii]

that question was rather vague, and no offence, but to prove you can program you have to be able to program, and seeing as youve just gotten a compiler im assuming you havent had much experience.

[steverino]

lol. u have a point but i was programming off of my friend's computer. he uses minGW. so i have a bit of experience,but not much. i just wanted to prove that i can do really simple things.

[strongdrink]

you can get the xCode 3 for free