Alternatives to VC++ IDE

I just reverted back to using Windows from Linux, its easier to do most of my work this way although I love the Linux; its a beautiful OS.

After compiling from the Command Prompt using such a beatiful compiler I was woundering if I could do the same in Windows but I can't find how to make it work, I'm sick of VC++ and I don't want Dev.

Is there any way to compile from the Command Prompt in Windows like with the Linux?
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Google Cygwin, right away! It might be just what you are looking for...
Install MinGW and search for a tutorial on how to configure the settings.
Well What Seymore and eker said its the most near u can get to Linux using Windows, although u can dual boot an Linux partidition (like I do) or use Virtual Box and use Linux inside Windows, seamless so u can use the terminal, or KDE IDE, , eclipse, ajunta or other Linux compiler... I would recommend using NetBeans 6 or later, its pretty easy to use in linux or windows.

But If you knew the average that .NET have when u use any of the .NET IDE(Visual Studio 2008, or independent) programming seems to be easy using .NET console everyday.

Thanks, I hope u read this post or ignore it, really doesn't matter , I made my point, that's what it counts :).
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I think the right IDE is http://www.codeblocks.org

jim

Thanks guys, dkaip I'm actually trying to avoid using IDE's not looking for the best one.

I get the jist of it, I prefer to use the GCC compiler, I'm not certain which ones .NET use, I looked into Cygwin and MingW and I'm going with Cygwin as it suits my purpose more.

I would dual boot but its creates problems on my machine.

I would like to add that Cygwin is beautiful and has my full approval, it was a little tricky to get all the settings right but its just like to the Linux terminal. Seymore, your sir, are a King.
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