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Does anyone here know of a good C++ compiler for Ubuntu Linux 6.06LTS? Preferably available by means of apt-get or wine.

Dev-C++? I couldn't find it for Linux...

-- Alex; any help appreciated

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Short practical answer (for the OP ): the C++ compiler on Ubuntu is the GNU C++ compiler g++ (part of GCC). Compilers are distinct from IDEs, as noted—the IDE just edits/organizes and calls the compiler. On Debian/Ubuntu the usual route is to install the build-essential meta-package: it pulls in gcc, g++, make and the development headers you need. See the package page for what build-essential provides. (packages.ubuntu.com)

If you’re new to apt-get (as asked): apt-get update refreshes the local package lists; apt-get install <pkg> fetches and installs packages; apt-get upgrade updates installed packages. Typical workflow before installing a compiler is to refresh the lists and then install the build tools. Example (run as root or via sudo): 

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential g++ make

The Ubuntu AptGet/Howto explains these commands and common options. (help.ubuntu.com)

Important note about Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper): that release is end-of-life (support ended June 1, 2011), so its packages were removed from the main archives and moved to the old-releases servers. If you must install on an existing Dapper install, edit /etc/apt/sources.list to point to old-releases.ubuntu.com (example lines below), then run an update before installing. Because EOL releases do not get security fixes, upgrading to a supported Ubuntu is strongly recommended. (lists.ubuntu.com)

deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-updates main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://old-releases.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper-security main restricted universe multiverse

For an IDE, ’s suggestion of Anjuta and ’s mention of Code::Blocks/CodeLite are valid options; many people prefer a lightweight editor + make for control. If working on old Dapper hardware, consider using a newer Ubuntu in a VM or container to get a modern, secure toolchain.

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Your compiler is the actual program that converts the source code into computer binary. The only C++ compiler available for Linux that I know of is g++, which is based off of gcc and is usually packaged together. It can be downloaded by using apt-get.

I'm wondering if you mean IDE. Integrated Development Environments provide a text editor with syntax coloring, a way to organize multiple files in a project, and when you press the compile button, it calls a compiler, in Linux this means it will run gcc/g++. There are many IDEs available for Linux; a while back I posted a few links:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/post253825-2.html

All of these will work on Ubuntu, so feel free to try them out.

Hope this helps

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I am having trouble learning the commands for the linux terminals, so could someone explain the meaning and proper use of the aforementioned "apt-get" command, prefferably with this case as an example of proper use?

Thanks!

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Try anjuta ide.

nice c++ ide. compiles on MS and *nix

Member Avatar for Stefano Mtangoo

sudo apt-get install build-essentials

Edited by Stefano Mtangoo because: forgot sudo
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Try anjuta ide.

nice c++ ide. compiles on MS and *nix

Code::Block/CodeLite are superior to Anjuta.

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Well but i prefer nano or vim.

and manually make and compile .
;)

Edited by richieking because: n/a
Member Avatar for Stefano Mtangoo

Well but i prefer nano or vim.

and manually make and compile .
;)

With big project (hundreds of files), aren't you going to faint?

Member Avatar for richieking

Not at all. I got used to that. It was a big deal but once you start working like that. You develop your style and speed.

I also got my libraries and templates already.
All these started from quick fixing stuff. You get bored with IDE's taking long to load.

;)

Member Avatar for Stefano Mtangoo

You get bored with IDE's taking long to load.

;)

Talking of Java?

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I dont really do more java stuff at the moment. i do more of C++,perl,php and now trying my hands on assembler. Who knows???

;)

Member Avatar for Stefano Mtangoo

I can't manage my big projects without IDE. With Java/PHP i'm proud user of Netbeans though I used and loved IJ idea. It only missed PHP and I'm yet to find good PHP IDE, so I went back to NB. With C++, I struggled whether C::B or CodeLite and ended with CL and I don't regret. I use alot of libraries so, using text is impractical plus RADs and such stuffs. I shyed away from perl from my early days of learning programming and fell in love with Python....So practically i'm justified ;)

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Thats the beauty of programming. Flavors flavors flavor.

What ever turns you on ;)

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Thats the beauty of programming. Flavors flavors flavor.

What ever turns you on ;)

There you are :)

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