Compile a c++ program in Ubuntu 5.10

hi,
i have Ubuntu 5.10 installed in VmWare. i tried writing a c++ program using the vi editor. the code is as follows.

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main(){

cout << "Welcome to Ubuntu !!" << endl;

return 0;
}

i need to know how i can get this compiled and run. I tried several options like using the make command and g++ but i couldn't find a solution.

If some is able to help me pls reply soon.

Reards.

You probably need to install gcc and g++.

Try installing the basic building utilies (gcc, make, ...). To do this, type in a terminal (or look for the package in Synaptic): sudo apt-get install build-essential

You will want to change the signature of main to match the standards as you could get an error.
int main(int argc, char *argv[])

unless you really love vi, you could use a more advanced IDE like code::blocks, which will compile your code in one click
really handy

Originally Posted by pgroover You will want to change the signature of main to match the standards as you could get an error. int main(int argc, char *argv[])

int main() is also standard.

Originally Posted by Shautieh unless you really love vi, you could use a more advanced IDE like code::blocks, which will compile your code in one click really handy

You’d still need the building utilities.

Vim is great, also you have to try gvim and cvim, it`s a perfect combination. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by osor You’d still need the building utilities.

of course, but it had already been said and so i was only giving an advice for a good IDE