Newbie needs help, compiler won't compile

[future_engineer]

so, to confirm, CodeBlocks will run on Ubuntu 12.04, right?

[Elysia]

I'm quite sure it does. You can try it out by using a Live CD/DVD to try it out before taking the step to install it.

[dwks]

Code::Blocks is provided as an Ubuntu package in the main repos: Ubuntu -- Package Search Results -- codeblocks

You should be able to install this just by selecting it from the package manager (the default one might be Synaptic, I haven't used Ubuntu recently to tell for sure). This works even in a Live CD/DVD. I have used this trick to install KDevelop, my preferred IDE, in a live-booted system.

If you don't like Code::Blocks there are plenty of other alternatives in the repositories. But maybe this is a discussion better suited for the ubuntu forums.

[manasij7479]

Not so. I don't know what 7 requires, but Vista needs at least 800 MHz, my computer is 702 MHz. and again:

If you're sure about that specification, it wouldn't be very useful to upgrade your OS.
I have a 1.5 GHz netbook which often struggles to run XP and the latest linux distros without problems.
So, your best bet is to go with an older version like Salem suggested, or some lightweight distribution(which won't be as user friendly as the latest and greatest ); or stay with what you currently have but use commandline tools instead of IDEs.

[future_engineer]

bad news. my dad is one of those technophobic old-timers, and once he heard that i was going to "replace the operating system" he starts freaking out. He probably thinks i'm going to take apart the computer or something. so, although i'm impressed by linux software, for now, it's a no go on the ubuntu.
i'm getting really sick of these suffocating constraints i'm under

[future_engineer]

it seems my only option is notepad++. i found an ANSI version that will work on my computer. all i need is a debugger and compiler to go with it.
turn-by-turn directions, please.

[Salem]

Or how about this - do you have $40?
HP dx5150 SFF Desktop PC, AMD 3200+ 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVDRW, XPH COA | eBay
If you don't have the money, then as a 17-year old, you should go out and do some gardening for some neighbours to earn a bit of money.

There's no shortage of basic base units to be had on ebay.

You get a kick-ass machine (compared to the one you have), and you can do what the hell you want with it.
If you want to install XP-Home(XPH) on it, then you can, because it has a Certificate Of Authenticity(COA) on it (ie, the 25-character cookie). All you would need to do is borrow an XP-Home install disk from someone, then type in that code at the appropriate moment.

Or join the modern world and install a Linux distro

But if you're stuck with $0 (and that OS), then perhaps an old version of cygwin
Cygwin Legacy
With this, you'll be able to install (older) versions of gcc and gdb.

[future_engineer]

As of right this moment, no, I don't have $40, but I can get it. I think I'll go with buying the harddrive (... hardrive, hard drive, hard-drive, however you spell it) and download some free Linux OS. Things will be so much easier w/ my own computer. A quick look at the merchandise, and ... I like it. Now I just wait for my detasseling paycheck to come in. Thanks so much.

[future_engineer]

Hey, what about this one?
DELL OPTIPLEX 210L Desktop Computer Tower w/ Power Cord | eBay
It has twice as much HD memory, it's 3 GHz, and (when you include shipping), it's ~$10 cheaper. Is there something bad I'm not seeing?

[Elysia]

It's called HDD storage (not memory).
Anyway, the CPU is weaker (Athlon 64 is better than Pentium 4), and the graphics card is weaker (Radeon cards beats Intel graphics hands down).
That said, anything is better than your current computer, so I don't think you'll be disappointed with either one.

[future_engineer]

well, i'll take your advice, (that's why i asked for it). but i've just always trusted intel. (just like i've always trusted mcdonalds, walmart, guitar center, and the grand old state of texas)

[Elkvis]

well, i'll take your advice, (that's why i asked for it). but i've just always trusted intel. (just like i've always trusted mcdonalds, walmart, guitar center, and the grand old state of texas)

as a customer, I'd say you're safe trusting walmart, because they want to keep you coming back. if you're a walmart employee, that's another story altogether. as for mcdonalds and guitar center, I patronize both businesses, but there are places I'd rather go when I have a choice. in fact, I just found a new guitar shop nearby that is smaller than any GC I've been to, and still has a better selection. and burger king is far superior to mcdonalds.

[Elysia]

...and burger king is far superior to mcdonalds.

Now you're just drawing things out of your subjective hat -_-