Best Free Compiler? (GUI Included)

I was wondering what your all best opinion is for the best free compiler. Keep in mind im a nub and like a GUI.

Cuz correct me if im wrong but Digital Mars and Borland's 5.5 Free version do not include GUI's correct?

And this is all windows based ofcourse. I currently use Bloodsheds Dev C++, and own both of the free digital mars and borland's compilers.

Thanks :)

Bloodshed's Dev-C++ is only the GUI for a Windows port of GCC, which is my favorite compiler, so my vote goes to sticking with Dev.

yea, i just started using bloodshed and i like it......i just hate the indention logic of the editor

Ty, learning C++ is hard enough and i need a GUI editor, so i just wanted to make sure for Dev C++ is the best. Free atleast hehe

The GUI may not be the absolute best, but it is real good, and the compiler is top notch.

Another vote for bloodshed's devcpp

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i just hate the indention logic of the editor

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You'll have to play around in Tools -> Editor Options until you find something that you like.

I have MSVSC++ on my computer, should I stick with it?

Minus the minor lack of standards compliance(VC++ 6 at least) VC++'s IDE is top notch. I run both dev and VC++ on my comp VC++'s IDE is "smarter" but dev has pretty much the same features and well a better compiler :)

Is there even any proper working free C++ IDE for Windows aside from Dev-C++?

The MinGW Developer Studio web site has a nice set of links.

>> I have MSVSC++ ...
If you have it, learn how to use it. If you choose to try out another tool, learn how to use it as well. Then you'll be able to make a decision based on how you use the tools (and not others).

gg

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Originally Posted by Zach L.

Bloodshed's Dev-C++ is only the GUI for a Windows port of GCC, which is my favorite compiler, so my vote goes to sticking with Dev.

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As mentioned abouve there is MinGW studio.

I like MinGW studio better because

1. Resource editor
2. More stable than Dev-C++
3. Far less indentation errors than Dev and MSVC++
4. Many more :D

I have used Dev-C++, MSVC++, Borlands stuff.. and my favorite is still MinGW studio.

The link to it is in my sig.

MSVC 2005 Express has one heck of a good IDE if you can get it to work with their SDKs (haha, good luck).

The VC++ suite have always had good IDEs.