Thread: need help with installing compiler

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    need help with installing compiler

    hey guys- GNU C++ is the compiler i am having trouble getting up and running. the cd-rom came packaged with "C++ For Dummies," and im following the directions but..directions:
    *to install the GNU C++ compiler and RHIDE editor onto your computer, copy the DJGPP folder.
    i did that
    *with the DJGPP folder copied to your hard drive, open notepad and click File>Open and select c:\AUTOEXEC.BAT.
    *add the following two lines to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. (NOTE: if the file AUTOEXEC.BAT does not exist, then the aforementioned steps creates it).
    lines im supposed to add: set PATH=%PATH%;C:\DJGPP\BIN
    set DJGPP=C:\DJGPP\DJGPP.ENV
    * save file and reboot
    ok, i opened notepad, but there was no c:\AUTOEXEC.BAT. i pressed something ( i cant remember what) and:
    *C:\>SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T4 showed up, so underneath it i typed:
    set PATH=%PATH%;C:\DJGPP\BIN
    set DJGPP=C:\DJGPP\DJGPP.ENV
    like the directions said. i saved the file, exited, went to the C drive and opened it up. it looked like this:
    *C:\>SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T4
    set PATH=%PATH%;C:\DJGPP\BIN
    set DJGPP=C:\DJGPP\DJGPP.ENV
    it seems ok, although when i strike a key, it wont allow me to advance; i must exit. from there, i am LOST. i hope i didnt lose anyone, because i really need some help. this compiler has to get up if i want to start learning C++. c'mon i know you guys can help me! please! thanks!

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    there should already be a part where it has paths that you already have set. just add djgpp there. also, djgpp isnt the ONLY compiler out there .

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    im not clear on what your saying. what other compiler would you recommend?

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    Download Dev-C++. I recommend that you get the non-beta version. It will save you some hassles.

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    thanks gulfinguy. ill post if im having any trouble.

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    for the compiler that Dev-C++ uses actually, go here:
    www.mingw.org

    it is included with the download, but if you use another IDE, you may want to download a copy.

    you could also use Borland BCC55, I don't use it much though.
    www.borland.com

    edit:: I recommend using an IDE with either mingw or Borland, so you don't have to deal with command line stuff right now.
    Last edited by alpha; 01-03-2003 at 12:15 AM.

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