Free c++ compilers

[SitronTe]

Hello
I am not quite sure if I post this request in the correct form, but I wonder if anyone knows of any free, and good c++ compilers? I am completely new to c++, but I have some experience in other languages, like pascal. However I am an poor man, and want to test my how far my skills can reach using c++, and by the power of beeing poor, I cannot use the largest companies compilers (like microsoft) but I am on a winxp system and need a free compiler.. Can anyone help me?
Drunken regards
Mr. Lemon Tea
(herr Sitron Te)

[cpjust]

Why can't you use Visual C++? You can get the express editions for free:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/

Other people like Dev C++, but I've never used it, so I can't tell you if it's good or not.

[Jeff HS]

Dev C++ is an IDE, it comes with MingW's port of GCC compiler. Great Compiler by the way and its ***free***.
http://www.bloodshed.net/download.html
You will notice they have a Pascal IDE too, with the Free pascal compiler.

But yeah... Visual Studio another IDE that comes with Microsoft's compiler is a nice choice too for its very user friendly interface.(IMO the best IDE for windows os)
Express edition: (free edition)
http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/

if all you want is a compiler:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en
theres a link for the SDK it comes with the latest version of the compiler and all the header files.

GNU C++ compiler GCC(g++)
http://gcc.gnu.org/
MingW GCC port for windows.
http://www.mingw.org/

Hope this helps.
Jeff

[metalmop]

cpjust
Visual C++ Express doesn't let you make .exez
i say get Dev C++
i use both VC.NET and Dev, i think dev is easier to use than vc.net

[z05DSL3A]

Visual C++ Express doesn't let you make .exez

???

[song6295]

Code::Blocks
It is an open-source cross-platform IDE :

http://sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks

[audinue]

MinGW and GCC have a big size for the compiled exe file...

[Hotaru]

http://www.openwatcom.org/index.php/Main_Page is another.

[thebarrin]

http://www.mingw.org/MinGWiki/index.php/executables%20large?PHPSESSID=7d86895169a77f96b20623b033d88034

That link will take you to some extra compiler/linker directives to make the executables smaller.

*EDIT*

Also UPX can be used to compress the executable size.

[george135]

> Visual C++ Express doesn't let you make .exez

???
What is this bullshit ?
Avoid devcpp , VS Express is by far the best IDE.

[ablya]

bcc 5.5 that is very good. I so like it. wow

[ngocbig]

When you have built your project or solution in MS Visual Studio, you can find your executable file in the Debug or Release folder in your project folder.

[Zaita]

I find it odd nobody has mentioned Eclipse + CDT. After using MSVC++, Dev-C++ and Installing Code::Blocks for a trial I have found Eclipse to be the best IDE hands-down.

You install the MingW (GCC) compiler, gdb debugger and run Eclipse+CDT on any platform you choose. It's cross-platform ability alone makes it a good choice.

Eclipse also has numerous plugins for various source control systems (CVS, SVN etc).

If you want a simple, fast IDE then Dev-C++ is the way to go. But you'd prob end up moving up to Eclipse later on if you took that path.

[ablya]

I use Code::Blocks and MinGW ,too. this is a very good.I much like it.

[2A4iE3v7]

i suggest you use dev c++ or Borland c++ builder.
http://www.codegear.com
best is dev c++.