c++ compiler where?

Suspect · 09-15-2002, 01:30 AM

I would like to know how I could bring out g++ on mandrake or
which folder to find it? I know i have it because when I type man g++, it gives me a list but doesn't really tell me where it is.

ok i think i'm asking the wrong question. How do i get started on c++?

MasterC · 09-15-2002, 01:45 AM

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/C++Programming-HOWTO.html

Is this what you mean? Do you want to get started learning how to program using C++? You should get a book and use it as a companion as well. I know NOTHING about programming, but this would make some sense.

If you are wondering as to where the location of something is on your linux box, try the 'whereis' command. If still no luck, try find or locate.

Cool

acid_kewpie · 09-15-2002, 03:39 AM

you don't need to know where g++ or gcc are on your system, you just use them.... and naturally they are not a gui tool you uinderstand... just from a command line. maybe you're after an IDE such as Anjuta, Gide or Kdevelop?

Suspect · 09-15-2002, 11:42 AM

how do i get started? where do i practise? where do i put the codes?
I read on different site that i can just use emacs, is it true?

acid_kewpie · 09-15-2002, 04:56 PM

emacs is a text editor.
you write code as text.
so logically yes you can use emacs.

int0x80 · 09-15-2002, 10:13 PM

if you want to find out where the executable of an application is located, use the which command. let's say you needed to find the path for perl. from the prompt you would type:

which perl

j-ray · 09-16-2002, 07:47 AM

if u want to get started with c++ programming it´s a good idea to get yourself a book. there are thousands...
good luck,
jens

mace · 09-17-2002, 07:30 AM

you can use vi to create the program. or use gedit or whatever.

say you name the cpp program fred.cpp
from command line type:

g++ fred.cpp -o fred

then from command line type:

./fred

this will run the fred program