Cygwin compiler?

[lodebare]

I am interested in programming, C-C++,have book-Deitel&Dietel How to program C-C++,a CD came with it.Downloaded Cygwin compiler,various tutorials,search forums. I notice a lot of people use the Borland compiler,did I pick the wrong one?Am I headed in the right direction.Have not done anything to the registry,am not comfortable changing things at this point,just asking for guidance,suggestions or opinions.Thank you in advance.My sys-AMD700DURON,128RAM,20gigMaxtorHD,FIC-mobo,WIN98SE,MS-Office97.Any other software I should use?Thanks again.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[Prince]

All compilers will work for u. Especially if you just new to learning C++.

I will advise MS C++, since its the standard now. Borland used to be THE COMPILER, not anymore

[DeadKen]

Originally posted by Prince:
All compilers will work for u. Especially if you just new to learning C++.

I will advise MS C++, since its the standard now. Borland used to be THE COMPILER, not anymore

There is a more Native port of gcc which might be easier to deal with. (Mingw?) I can find details if your interested.

Personaly, if you are still learning, I would try to get a true ide with a debugger. Either Borland or Microsoft.

Save yourself the frustration of using something god-awful like gdb to debug with (Ok, I'm brasing for the flames from the linux-rulz crowd) bug again, gdb really does suck. It can't handle little things like threads well at all.

[lodebare]

Thank you for your reply,not sure what you mean by Native port or gbc. I am just getting started.

[DeadKen]

Originally posted by lodebare:
Thank you for your reply,not sure what you mean by Native port or gbc. I am just getting started.


The native gcc stuff doesn't require cygwin.

You might also check out Borland. I guess they are giving away their C++ compiler.

They know how to do a debugger right, not like the gdb pos.



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