Thread: C++ Programming: Mac - Help!

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    C++ Programming: Mac - Help!

    Yeah, so I have a c++ assignment due on monday and I want/need to work on it now, problem being that I'm also at a recording studio recording a demo with my band and the only available computing device is a MAC.

    There are two problems with this:

    1.) I do not know how to use a MAC.
    2.) The MAC does not have a c++ compiler on it.

    Therefore, moving towards a logical progression of thought, these are my two questions:

    1.) Where the hell can I get a c++ compiler for a MAC?
    2.) How do I install it/compile programs with said compiler?

    Any help would be appreciated.

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    >1.) I do not know how to use a MAC.
    That's a bit of an issue.

    >2.) The MAC does not have a c++ compiler on it.
    It wouldn't be an issue if you knew how to use a Mac. Because you'll need to install one.

    >1.) Where the hell can I get a c++ compiler for a MAC?
    GCC has been ported to Mac.

    >2.) How do I install it/compile programs with said compiler?
    I imagine there are instructions that come with the port of GCC.
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    If its running OSX it probably already has gcc. Just figure out how to open a terminal and type `gcc --version` to find out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prelude
    >1.) I do not know how to use a MAC.
    That's a bit of an issue.

    hehe, made me smile.

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