n00b in neep of help

Okay, I have just started to attempt learning C++ so please be patient with me, I am trying to explain this the best I can.



Okay, I have having problems with a code found in the tutorial. Anyway, when i am done copying and pasting the code from the site to my C++ Complier, i hit compile and run. Then the console will open and it will say "Please enter a number". I enter a number and hit the enter key, but this is my problem. Every time I hit the enter key my console closes on me for no apparent reason. Can anyone tell me how to stop my console from closing when I hit the enter key? Thanks.

Here is the code I am working with:

Code:

 #include <iostream.h> 
int main() 
{ 
    int thisisanumber; 
    cout<<"Please enter a number:";
    cin>>thisisanumber; 
    cout<<"You entered: "<<thisisanumber;
    return 0; 
}

http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1043284385

FYI, this forum is for DOS programming, which isn't the same as a Windows Console
You can post you questions re C++ in the C++ forum, or Windows stuff in the errmm.. Windows forum

Ah, well, i told you i was new...thanks anyways.

Hey, no worries. Welcome to the forums, stick around and have some fun