quote: Original post by Cloral
GCC always does what it''s supposed to, and it''s free! It uses a command-line interface, but that really isn''t an issue if you know how to write a makefile (and it doesn''t take more than about 5 minutes to learn how).
Also, it''s fast. No gui means virtually no loading time.

[edited by - Cloral on September 4, 2002 2:54:41 AM]

GCC is only good for Console applications. Dev-C++ is great for both. Visual C++ is probably better, but it cost money....i''m a cheapskate

quote: Original post by Gack
GCC is only good for Console applications. Dev-C++ is great for both.

Isn''t that somewhat contradictory? Dev-C++ uses GCC, after all.

Anon, I think that is what the guy was trying to say, after all he did say, that DEVC++ is great for both din he...

Ive had problems when compiling even small programs in DevC++ but then again im a newbie and probaly just making some stupid mistake.

The error i get is something like "cannot compile do to line 2", only theres no code on line two and if you move everything down so that your code starts on like 4 it will give you the same "line 2".... I bet its XP, i hate it but i cant get away from it

The standard version of Visual C++ does not ship with the same compiler as the VC++ that''s packaged in the full Visual Studio product. Visual Studio comes with an "Enhanced professional C++ Optimizing Compiler", while the $100 Visual C++ product comes with "Non-optimizing C++ Compiler - Build and deploy C++ applications with performance and size characteristics appropriate for hobbyist, student, and beginning programmers."

http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/howtobuy/choosing.asp

quote: Original post by Arek the Absolute

Original post by Furion
Or u could just dl any version of Visual c++ for free….but no….that''s illegal….I''m sure you''d rather spend 500 dollars for a legal version…yeah…you go do that…

Gah! Where did that number come from, anyway? I''ve heard so many people say that! It''s only about 100, people. Not that that makes your point any different, but you''re exaggerating the price five fold. I can''t even figure out where 500 came from! Do you people mean the upgrade of Visual Studio? (which is a lot more than just VC++, BTW)

-Arek the Absolute

Actually, I got mine for $100 with $50 rebate from Best Buy. This was a while back, so you probably can''t get the rebate anymore. Also, it''s only the standard edition, but if you''re just learning like myself, that''s all you should need.

quote: Original post by DM0407
I''ve had problems when compiling even small programs in Dev C++ but then again im a newbie and probaly just making some stupid mistake.

The error I get is something like "cannot compile due to line 2", only there''s no code on line two and if you move everything down so that your code starts on line four it will give you the same "line 2"... I bet it''s XP, I hate it but I can''t get away from it.

You''re using the beta I''m relatively sure, it''s bound to still have bugs in it. I tried the Dev C++ beta a couple days ago on a relative''s Windows box without issue, so I can''t tell you what''s causing it.

If you are a student you can get great discounts on a lot of software. Try searching google for an academic software dealer. I recommend Visual C++ Professional 6.0 if you can find it.
-Madgap

Hi all,

I am currently using MS Vis C++ 6.0 Intro Edition. I was wondering if any of you could recommend Dev-C++ for DirectX programming? I''ll need a new compiler sooner or later to release my first game, coming soon. With the Intro Ed. you can''t legally distribute anything you make with it.

Thanks.

quote: Original post by BrianMJC
I was wondering if any of you could recommend Dev-C++ for DirectX programming?

Sure, why not?