C++ Compiler for Linux

[Gerald Combs]

On Fri, 6 Sep 2002, Moss, Jon wrote:

> My son wants to learn C++ and I purchased some books but I need a compiler
> for Linux.  I know Borland has a free one for Windows but I don't really
> want to put that on the "home" WinXP computer.  
> 
> Is there a downloadable C++ compiler for RedHat Linux? 

There's always gcc.  Depending on the type of installation you did, it may
already be installed on your system.  Borland's Kylix and Intel's C++
compiler are also available for Linux.

> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jon Moss
> 
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