Completely New..

[billfaceuk]

I've decided that I should expand my mind and learn C++. I have never programmed in C++ so have no prior knowledge so these main questions spring to mind:

1] What do i program C++ in??? Do i need some kind of program or will notepad do. Do i need a compiler etc.

and

2] Where's the best place to start learning C++?

Thanx all...

[Ekim]

hey how about you search for stuff like that in the fourms that is mostly what fills the fourms

[Vlatko]

1.) You need a C++ compiler. Microsoft Visual C++(the best), Borland C++ Builder, Turbo C++ and many others.

2.)Hang on in the forums and you will learn a lot. Also go to
my web page to get free online books and good C/C++ tutorials.

[billfaceuk]

Is there somewhere were i can get a demo of Microsoft Visual C++ or the learning edition cheaply. I already have the borland ompiler but would like microsofts...

Thanx.

[Vlatko]

I heard that for students VC++ is pretty much cheap. Go to Microsoft's site and look for more info or order it.

[parksie]

The GNU compiler (egcs / gcc / g++ / gpp) is pretty good.

[Zaei]

There are lots of free compilers floating around. Microsoft Visual Studio (C++ is included in this package) can run you upwards of 1000 dollars. If you were going to buy that, id wait for Visual Studio .Net to release before spending money, though. As for Borland, they are probably Microsoft's #1 competitor, so i wouldn't write them off at all.

Z.

[CyberCarsten]

If you want a good and [b]free[/] C++ compiler, I would recomment the DevC++ compiler, which comes with both IDE and compiler. Really good! I used it before I got VC++.
Download it at http://www.bloodshed.net/