What Compiler should I use?

[Guest]

I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual C++ .NET compile my
C++ code that I am learning?

khb

 

[William DePalo [MVP VC++]]

I am learning C++ and need to get a compiler, will Visual
C++ .NET compile my C++ code that I am learning?

That and more.

If on the other hand, you need _just_ the compiler and are willing to forego
some of the other stuff you can download a free compiler:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/vctoolkit2003/

to use now.

Regards,
Will

 

[James Park]

Another free option is Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition Beta 2:
http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/visualc/default.aspx

It was a nice way to clear my univ's C++ course last semester.

 

[Matt Osborn]

Comeau Computing is offering their compiler for $20.00. This compiler is
often used as 'The Standard" against which other compilers are judged for
language completeness and correctness.

http://www.comeaucomputing.com/

 

[Jonathan Turkanis]

Comeau is great; in fact I use it on both Linux and Windows. But be warned that
it can't build DLLs, and can't compile the Windows headers in
standards-conforming mode.

Jonathan