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    no output

    i am new to Linux and c++. i am using the g++ compiler and have done the standard hello world program but i am not getting the output , here is my code /*
    #include <iostream.h>

    int main ()
    {
    cout << "Hello World!\n";
    return 0;
    }
    */
    i am using the shell and get no reports of errors
    at the propmpt i type "g++ test.cpp -o test"
    am i right in thinking that the hello world should appear in the shell

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    You have to run the program after you compile it.
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    ok thx for that, i actually thought i had already done that.
    i have bin at this now 4 about 2 days and i seem to be goin in
    circles. the book i am reading gives nowt away. i have searched the
    GNU site where there is lots of info but carnt find what i need to know
    can u help?

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    Uh... You seem to have the whole thing commented out (nothing between the /* and the */ actually gets compiled). Remove those, then:

    $ g++ -o test test.cpp
    ... Output ... Whatever
    $ test
    Hello World!
    $
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    thanks very much 4 that. i appreciate that these are
    simple commands but as i said i am new to both.
    having traded in my VB and Windoz for Linux and c/c++ .
    thx again.

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    if test is the name of a command will that alter the output
    as my text file is called "test.cpp"?

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    i commented the code out as i thought that is how u show the code on the site?

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    You can leave your source file as test.cpp, just make the binary a different name:

    >>g++ -o mytest test.cpp
    then run ./mytest

    If you have two commands/programs with the same name residing in different directories, you're going to get confused when it doesn't produce the expect results. Steer clear of file names that are already in use
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    ok Salem as u r prob already aware that worked
    but what is ". /". ? anyhow thx all 4 the prompt replies.

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    >>but what is ". /".
    It means to run the program that is located in the current directory.

    If you just specify the program name, the shell will search the directories in your path looking for an appropriately name program, the first one it finds, it will execute. Using ./progname ensures you execute the one in the current directory.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    Originally posted by Salem

    Just to add to this - the current directory is NOT normally in the search path (unlike microsoft operating systems).

    Whilst you can put the current directory into the search path, it is not recommended as it is a security hazard.
    it is for me (as non-root) with slackware 9...i guess ill remove it


    good advice

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    Thumbs up

    ok thx u have all been a big help.

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