I want to learn C++?

whats a good compiler I could download, how do I set up my computer for programming, and is there anything else I should know ( I don't know anything as of now)? thanks

I want to learn C++?
I use Dev-C++:


http://bloodshed.net/dev/devcpp.html





If you download from the link under:


Dev-C++ 5.0 beta 9.2 (4.9.9.2) (9.0 MB) with Mingw/GCC 3.4.2


It comes with everything you need to get started: the development environment (fancy text editor that will color code the source code you write and call the compiler with the click of a button) and the MinGW version of the GCC and G++ compilers (what actually takes the code you write and turns it into a program you can actually run).





Whatever compiler and editor you chose, I've found a helpful tutorial site here:


http://www.cprogramming.com/begin.html





You could also search Yahoo or Google for more tutorials or information about a specific topic in C++ programming.
Reply:Check out http://www.learncpp.com





It's got a bunch of tutorials that might be of use to you.
Reply:Download gcc from gcc.gnu.org


I use the syn editor which highlights and colors the syntax.


Just go to the FAQ and documents for setup information.


The graphics library you will use depends on whether you


are using a Windows PC or Lenix operations system.


You can use the opengl or the more simple GRX stuff.


There should also be a port for directx graphics.
Reply:Visual Studio Express Edition (link below) is a free download. Visual Studio supports C#, C++, VB .NET. It is great for learning and has lots of help, tutorials and webcasts.





To learn the actual C++ language, you should get a good book too. I still look at my C++ book frequently (Lippmann/LaJoie C++ Primer). C++ is not an easy language but it is powerful and widely used.





The Netbeans IDE (5.5.1 with 6.0 around the corner) (second link) is another free IDE that supports C++. Originally develped by SUN for Java, it now also supports C++ development. Interesting in case you consider making the switch from C++ to Java.





Have fun.
Reply:gcc is a good compiler, or you could always buy microsoft's