Need a C++ comiler.

[RussianVodka]

I\'m on the search for a windows compatable C++ comiler, or at least text editor that makes C++ code more readable (highlights, folding functions, etc.).

I have VC++6, and VS.NET2003, but I\'ve recently programed using Visual C++ 2005, and now I can\'t go back to the others. The problem is that VC2005 is a beta with a 30 day trial limit, and that it won\'t compile things... I get a linking error.

I know there are alot of these compilers/code editors under linux, but I have yet to find one for windows. I\'ve tried DevC++5, but in my opinion it realy blows.

So do you know of any good, free compilers?


Editation: No talking about cracking things here, please. ~Moogie

[verideon]

we\'ll i\'d be gald to help. but currently i\'m bussy with recruitment 05. umm I use DevC++5 and another one but as i said sorry, too busy

[Zaxim]

Check into Eclipse, at eclipse.org
I *think* they have downloads for C++, I know mostly it\'s used by Java coders though.

[Induane]

depending you can use vim or emacs if you use any unix or linux os.  Emacs has a flymake mode which compiles source code in the background while your program, and hightlights runtime errors and the like.  Supposed to be on of the best there is.Its been around a long time and is very stabile.

[ramlambmoo]

I primarily use Dev C++, i think it\'s ok, i mean what do you really need in a compiler / editor?  It highlights keywords, does.. stuff.  Meh.  I mean personally i dont use many fancy features of editors, i just write my code and compile it.  Pretty much the only thing I use in dev C++ that notepad doesnt have is the To-Do list, which has recently graduated from a Piece of paper and a pen next to my laptop to being in the actual project file.  Meh.

[Robinmagus]

Borlands C++ builder. I..err..think. Well people say its good..and free.

[ramlambmoo]

Borlands C++ builder. I..err..think. Well people say its good..and free.

Yeah, but if you use it alot you get used to the borland specific header files, which arnt supported by other compilers.  Well, thats what i\'ve heard anyway, since i dont use it.

[Kwip]

Well you could always get vim/gvim for windows.

[leji]

Vim \\o/
Nothing else can work

[schloob]

ditch the windows, install linux, and use g++.

*edit* i use vim in terminals for small changes, and scite when i\'m working for longer periods of time. i also use QT designer when i\'m working with QT.

[Androgos]

minigw and vim?

[odd2k]

G++ is a pretty good tool in my opinion. Type your code, and compile it.

It\'s also available for windows.

[garlando]

I use gcc, it is open source and works like a charm.
http://gcc.gnu.org/

Works on windows and I think it works on linux as well.

[Darkhack]

Can I just ask what about Dev-C++ \"really blows\"?  It\'s an excellent compiler and editor.  One of the best I\'ve used and I actually like it better than Linux has to offer.  If you\'re wondering what I do use on Linux though, I\'ve worked with the command line like some hardcore users say to do, but I personally think that\'s just an ego thing.  For GUI IDEs, I\'ve used KDevelop and I am currently using Anjuta which is good because you can go in and edit exactly what command is passed to gcc/g++ when compiling.