C++ Help/Compiler

[Nightlive]

So any of you CS guys out there, I need a good free C++ compiler and have a bunch of questions to ask. I tried Microsoft's Visual C++ 2008 Express but all the tests I was trying had various errors and I think I have an idea why.

But I need just a basic C++ editor/compiler and would like to talk to someone on vent for a while

[Jirouu]

making a keylogger?

[Nightlive]

Originally Posted by Jirouu

making a keylogger?

Nope. I don't need to steal WoW accts yet.

[Xyrana]

Are you compiling windows based programs or simple command line programs?
If you're familiar with UNIX and the programs have no Microsoft/Windows dependencies, you can use g++ for your compilations.

[Nightlive]

Originally Posted by Xyrana

Are you compiling windows based programs or simple command line programs?
If you're familiar with UNIX and the programs have no Microsoft/Windows dependencies, you can use g++ for your compilations.

I know this is gonna sound fucking stupid but I think SCL programs. Whats the main difference between the two? I know a good amount of Java not C++

Im just trying to learn the basics at the moment.

[Cah]

just DL borlands C++ compiler, it works through the dos emulator still i think. Very simple, but easy to use.

[Tina]

Here is the one I use for school, called Dev C++

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

I like it so far.