run a C++ prog in Windows?

jgibz · 09-03-2004, 05:10 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm new to C++ and programing in gerneral.
I'm using putty to write this simple program, and I saved it as an .exe file.
I tried opening the .exe in windowsxp, but it didint work.
Total n00b here, lay it on me

TIA

dataangel · 09-03-2004, 05:12 PM

Go read what a compiler is. That is the most newbish thing I have ever read, lol.

Also, that's off topic for this forum. Go find a programming forum.

Tinkster · 09-03-2004, 05:16 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in General, as it appears to actually not be a Linux or a programming problem, and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

jgibz · 09-03-2004, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dataangel
Go read what a compiler is. That is the most newbish thing I have ever read, lol.

Also, that's off topic for this forum. Go find a programming forum.

Maybe that's because I am one...

would you have any suggestions on what windows compiler to use?

Tinkster · 09-03-2004, 05:40 PM

If you're after plain text mode, go to
borland.com and download their free-bee.

Or you could grab the ming-port of
the GCC compiler.

Cheers,
Tink

laceupboots · 09-04-2004, 02:55 PM

C++ is cross platform. Windows creates .exe you cannot save it to .exe. You need the compiler to take the source code and create a machine language code readable by the computer. This is a good site for newbies.
http://www.cprogramming.com/

jgibz · 09-07-2004, 08:08 PM

thanks for the help everyone

DrNeil · 09-07-2004, 08:38 PM

Putty ? Sounds Trollish .. There is newbie and there are lies. How would you use putty under windows XP to save a file. You would have to install a sshd daemon or so and then log in on Windows XP. Is there such a thing? I would doubt such proceedings would be the first port of call for a newbie.

I smell sh.te.