Cygwin compiler?

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!

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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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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