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gfxrelay:
Hi I am knew to C++ and Ide's as well. I googled around and found code::block. I was jus wondering when I downloads the code::block IDE do I have to download the ming compiler or the 3mb file. Also how do I use code block I tried to compile a hello world program but only got a console.exe wich does nothing. I am confusssed ca any one please help me :shock:

thomas:
What you need to download depends on what you want to do.

First of all, you have to decide whether to use the RC2 version or a recent build (look at the BerliOS site). I would suggest the latter, but it's your decision. Nightly builds are a lot better in every respect, but some people don't feel well with using nightly builds.

Next, Code::Blocks works with many compilers, not only just MinGW. There is nothing wrong with MinGW at all, it is a very good compiler, but it is not necessarily what everyone wants.

If you do want to use the MinGW compiler, then you will obviously have to download that ;)
Otherwise, download and install whatever compiler you intend to use.

If it is MinGW that you want, the easiest way will be to use their installer: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=586329
The installer did have some issues until recently, but those are said to be fixed by now.

gfxrelay:
Hi thnx for the reply then what do I have to download to use code::block I went to the code block website there is an option to dowload but it takes me to source forge I can download the binaries but still there is three options the sdk a 3mb file and the ming one or how can I download the code block compiler?he eh :lol:

PDEE:
Hi,

Go to this website and download 7zip for unpacking codeblocks: http://www.7-zip.org/

Get these:
http://prdownload.berlios.de/codeblocks/CB_20060809_rev2831_win32.7z
http://prdownload.berlios.de/codeblocks/wxmsw26u_gcc_cb_wx2.6.3p2.7z

Make a new folder on C: and name it codeblocks. Extract the two files above into this folder.

Now get this: http://prdownloads.sf.net/mingw/MinGW-5.0.3.exe?download

Install into C:\MingW. Run codeblocks.

Have fun  :D

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