Hello David.
01 Apr 98 19:51, David Noon wrote to Paul Robinson: DN> Since you are a 
beginner, I suggest you start by obtaining the cheapest
DN> compiler you can get that has a good reputation for robustness. The GNU
DN> compilers fill that role admirably, especially as they are free for the
DN> download.
 I tend to think that the GNU compiler, and the different distributions
 it is available with, are a bit to difficult for most novices. IMO
 most novices would be better off spending the money to get either
 the MSVC learning edition or one of the Borland Turbo compilers.
 ( I'm sure IBM and Symantec have products that are comparable )
 If you're willing to commit the hours needed to learn C++, the
 money for one of those compilers is, by comparison, a minor issue.
 ( Of course, that's relative to how tightly ones cheeks are pressed
   together (-: )
 -Roger
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