Looking for a good free compiler for C++

[Afrobean]

Exactly what the title implies. I want as good of a C++ compiler as I can get for free and I have no idea how to go about choosing a good one. I'd appreciate any help on the matter than anyone can provide.

[Tps222]

Re: Looking for a good free compiler for C++

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

I've used it for quite some time now and I haven't had any problems with it. It's easy to use and is up to date.

[Afrobean]

Re: Looking for a good free compiler for C++

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

I've used it for quite some time now and I haven't had any problems with it. It's easy to use and is up to date.

Sounds fantastic. Should I go for 5 (in beta) or 4?

[Tps222]

Re: Looking for a good free compiler for C++

I have 4.9.9.2 myself. I'm not sure, I suppose it's up to you.

[flamingspinach]

Re: Looking for a good free compiler for C++

Um... what? Dev-C++ isn't a c++ compiler... it's an IDE (Integrated Development Environment). There are two major c++ compilers available for windows - MSVC and mingw. The first is commercial and comes with Microsoft Visual C++ and the other is a free windows version of the ubiquitous linux c++ compiler gcc. Many people tend to prefer MSVC for some reason (apparently mingw is a little bit lacking in some features compared to the original gcc) but the choice is yours, I guess. Dev-C++ does come with mingw, btw. Another IDE that I recommend is code::blocks.

-fs