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Other C++ Compilers?

Started by Xelen Jan 14, 2008 at 10:31 PM 9 replies 1.4k views

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Jan 14, 2008 at 10:31 PM

Heya, I'm taking a Unix based class this semester more specifically though we're being taught using Fedora (I think core 6) Linux. What I was wondering is what compilers/IDE's everyone's using to program in C++ on their Linux builds. I ask since, I didn't see any compilers as far as I could tell that were installed on build even though I selected the development package when installing. Though maybe I just haven't looked in the right spot or hard enough yet. If there's already something on there hopefully I can find it or someone can tell me where more specifically to look when I go back to class Wednesday. I Googled and saw the Intel and GCC compilers, but I wanted to see what else was out there really before I was to go for GCC. This way I can program in class while people are catching up with the rest of us :) Plus it would be good to know whenever I have a chance to set up my own Linux (probably Ubuntu) machine in the future. Well I have to go for now, thanks in advance. Btw I put this in the lounge instead of the Unix forum since I don't think that the Unix one looked all that active and I would get more feedback from here, I hope that's ok.

eedok

Jan 15, 2008 at 2:28 AM

IIRC when you select fedora developer you get a java environment(either kaffe or gcj, IcedTea in the new builds), but g++ and the intel compiler are the only C++ compilers I know about offhand.

hydroo

Jan 15, 2008 at 6:30 AM

If I were you I'd stick to gcc. Because you don't have to do anything but install the packages. It's free and good enough.

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pgi

It's ok to post into the unix forums. That there aren't much threads/posts doesn't mean that nobody reads.

Simian Man

Jan 15, 2008 at 8:07 AM

I also suggest you stick with gcc. It is the de facto standard amongst Linux users. When you start installing libraries and other tools, they will generally be setup to work with gcc. If you ssh to a school machine, you can be sure gcc will be there. And it will most certainly be what is taught in your classes.

ApochPiQ

Jan 15, 2008 at 10:14 AM

Definitely GCC. It's not just de facto Linux standard, it's pretty much de facto standard everywhere outside of Windows, at least as far as heavy-duty machines go. (Embedded environments are different, although from what I've seen it's not too uncommon to see a custom GCC back-end used for embedded work.)

There are other compilers out there - Intel's is good if you need to focus on highly performance-intensive code on Intel architectures, and Comeau is pretty much the gold standard for C++ standard compliance, although honestly I've never used it so I have no idea how it is for practical application.

jpetrie

Jan 15, 2008 at 10:22 AM

I'd stick with gcc.

smart_idiot

Jan 15, 2008 at 11:37 AM

How to write, compile, and run a program in Linux:

Step 1:
echo -e "#include \nint main(){printf(\"Hello World\\\\n\");return 0;}"|gcc -xc -&&./a.out

Step 2:
???

Step 3:
Profit.

Alternate Method:

[Edited by - smart_idiot on January 15, 2008 12:37:50 PM]

j_smith4

Jan 15, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Your machine might have KDevelop on it which is an actual IDE and useful for larger projects which should use gcc. I never use the Gnome desktop so I'm not sure if its availabe there or not.

Either way usee gcc since its going to be what the TA uses to compile your programs.

curtmax_0

Jan 15, 2008 at 3:28 PM

I use Eclipse with CDT (C Development Tooling). Works great and the subclipse plugin makes it even better.

Oh, and Eclipse is just an IDE. I have gcc setup for compiling :P

Khaos Dragon

Jan 15, 2008 at 3:31 PM

The Sun C++ Compiler is pretty good. More often than not, it seems to compile faster code than gcc.

Xelen

Jan 15, 2008 at 4:03 PM

Thanks everyone looks like I will just be going with GCC then. Looks like it is the best option though setting it up is going to be a bit of learning fun :)

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