compiler

anyone know of a good free compiler? basically what i want this for is to practice learning how to code. c++ is preferable as this is a good language to start i think right? or if there is a better one to start learning let me know. thanks for any help!!

For C++ you can use Dev-C++

People will tell you different things when it comes to which language is the best for beginners. Each one has its own pros and cons.. Imo C++ is the best one.

gcc?

I learnt on Visual Basic, very easy to learn. Or Pascal is supposed to be easy too. About the freeness...improvise:)O_OdazX_X

[QUOTE="O_OdazX_X"]I learnt on Visual Basic, very easy to learn. Or Pascal is supposed to be easy too. About the freeness...improvise:)xaos

I know very little about it all so far, but thanks for the warning, I'll get to C++ when I'm more proficient at VB so I can get a feel for real programming. :)

[QUOTE="O_OdazX_X"]I learnt on Visual Basic, very easy to learn. Or Pascal is supposed to be easy too. About the freeness...improvise:)xaos

thank you sir, you seem to be knowledgeable about such things. how about a compiler to use? which do you suggest?

Microsoft has their entire Visual Studio suite of programming languages in free Express versions (C, C++, VB, C#, J#). They're full featured, just missing the integration and enterprise stuff. Great for learning.

While it's true that VB can create bad habits it's a much different creature now that .NET has come it. VB.NET is completely object oriented now. Here's the link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/default.aspx

I'd stay with 2005 version and not try the 2008 beta.