[Request]A clean version of C++ !

[jutsu1370]

hi dear programmers

I'm a beginner in C++ programing.
currently using Win7 32bit and i want a clean c++ compiler for this version of windows.

can anyone help me with his/her valuable-Direct-link :)

thanks all of u.

[Volatile Pulse]

If you're looking for just a compiler, I'd suggest MingW. It is open source and is part of the GNU project, thus, it's free. It can be downloaded from:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/latest/download?source=files

If you're looking for an IDE which is a text editor + compiler + goodies for programming, I'd suggest Code::Blocks with the MingW compiler. It can be downloaded from:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks/files/Binaries/10.05/Windows/codeblocks-10.05mingw-setup.exe/download

If you've never used a compiler, the first can be a little overwhelming, but now that I've started using N++ with G++, it is better to learn that way. Just my two cents

Edit: Code::Blocks is also part of the GNU project and is also free.

[Catfish2]

I suggest Visual Studio 2010 Express.
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-cpp-express

You will have to register (for free) if using for more than a month.

[ResidentBiscuit]

Or if you're a student, you can get VS2010 professional (I think 2011 as well), for free.

[Volatile Pulse]

Unless your school hands it out, it's not free. Students rarely get free from MS, just a great deal.

Also, I believe VS11 has been removed and replaced by VS12

[ResidentBiscuit]

https://www.dreamspark.com/

DreamSpark is Microsoft's student software deal. All it takes is a .edu (or equivalent) email address. I have my copy of VS2010 Professional through this, and paid nothing. So yes, students do get free stuff from Microsoft.

A lot of companies do this. I got a3DS Max from Autodesk for free a few years.

[Volatile Pulse]

Even on MS's store, they mention nothing about free anything, just that you can purchase things with like a 75% discount.

I will have to pass this information on to my friends that are in college, even if they don't need it, it could be nice to have as a just in case.

And I've never used 3DS Max, but if I'm not mistaking, it's more expensive than MSVS10 Pro is.

[ResidentBiscuit]

3DS max is crazy expensive. That was a deal that my university had with Autodesk. I doubt just anyone gets that for free.

Kind of weird that the Microsoft store doesn't direct students to dreamspark, since that's their program.

[Volatile Pulse]

On MS's website, under the student tab, this is all that displays.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Student_Category_Page/flyout.true

Now, I am not about to try checking out, one because I don't have $500 to waste on MSVS Pro, and I don't have a student email to try to see if it works.

I went to dreamspark.com and I believe it might only be that way with certain universities. I know a lot of schools around here don't offer programming, or offer minimal courses at best. Maybe they have something set up that the school pays $100 per student, read: is included in your tuition, and then MS gives the copies to the students for free.

I personally stay away from MS software. It's more flashy and CPU intensive then I feel is nessecary. Plus, 90% of the posts I've seen on here since I've joined is about people having issues with MSVS or MSVCE and creating the correct projects, etc.

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ah you're right. The school has to have a subscription of sorts for their students to access DreamSpark. So, if you're going to school for a CS or CS related program, check it out cause you likely already paid for it (indirectly).

All this aside, I'm quite fond of Code::Block. It's free, does the job, and runs faster than VS, imo.

[Volatile Pulse]

I <3 Code::Blocks, but I've recently switched to N++ with MingW...I love it, just, I haven't quite programmed with it yet, I'm still customizing everything. It's so much faster than Code::Blocks...and a lot smaller. You do need to know how to run the compiler from a command prompt, but it's a lot easier than I thought.

[ResidentBiscuit]

I actually N++ installed, just haven't gotten around to really using it.

[Volatile Pulse]

There are a few things that require some head banging against walls, but once you get everything working right, the options are endless. I currently have a nice interface than what Code::Blocks had, minus the pretty auto-complete. I don't need projects anymore, which is dumb imo, and I have everything i need within two clicks of my mouse.