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    Registered User [kcb] Ch33s3's Avatar
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    compiling tools

    Hey. As you may know, i'm new to this C++ stuff. I want to know if i should by a compiler tool, like Microsoft C++ or Borland C++, or if i could just get one off the web. Also, i want to know if there are any sites that get into detailed game programming and socket programming. Can you guys help me?

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    Here's a link to a compiler description page:
    http://www.cprogramming.com/compilers.html

    This is the best socket tutorial I've seen:
    http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~beej/guide/net/

    http://gametutorials.com has some nice game tutorials, and there are a lot more listed on the game programming board.

    Good luck!

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    Bloodshed Dev C++ is a nice free IDE. IDEs are good for most people because it allows you to program with little knowledge of compiling, linking, and makefiles.
    "You are stupid! You are stupid! Oh, and don't forget, you are STUPID!" - Dexter

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    You can get the standard version of Microsoft Visual C++ for about $100. Microsoft Visual C++ is probably the most popular non-free compiler.

    The free Bloodshed package (IDE) is very popular.

    Borland and Microsoft both have free command-line compilers. (They can both compile Windows applications, but they run from a command line... and are compilers only... no editor etc.) Somewhere, I read that the Borland command-line compiler is the most popular free compiler.

    Here's a list of free compilers.

    Normally I don't care if something is popular, but I'd recommend starting-out with a popular compiler, because it's easier to find someone to help when you need it.

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