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[JAI SINGH]

Hello I am new to C/C++ programming through Linux/Unix right now I am using Ubntu 12.04. withg gcc package installed.
Q->I just want suggestion in terms of books to read which helps me?
Q-> I just want to know the steps from where and how to start?

[majidkamali1370]

Hi.
Welcome to linux and C++ worlds ;)
For compiling C++ programs you need to install g++ package.
your answers, There is a tutorial in pdf format in this site which is a good start for learning C++.

[JAI SINGH]

@majid
thanx for reply
I know C++ I just want to know how to use it on ubntu 12.04

[eraggo]

You can use any text editor, like Gedit to work with cpp files. Then you can compile on Terminal

OR

If you like IDEs try out Geany; it is lightweight and easy to use.

[majidkamali1370]

Geany, Eclipse, Code::Blocks etc are all good for c++ programming in linux. But almost all of them use GCC/G++ as a base compiler so you need to install g++ first.
If you want to use command line, use

g++ source.cpp

. this creates a a.out binary program. Then use

./a.out

to run program in terminal.
If you want to use an IDE, mentioned IDEs are all good.

[ResidentBiscuit]

I strongly recommend working form the command line. You'll get a better understanding of how thing work. In my linux VM, I just use emacs for an editor, with g++ compiler.

Every *nix machine will come with vi built in as a text editor. But it's really ancient and can be a pain to use at first. So I recommend emacs, it has a lot of the same functionality as vi, but without the huge hassle to use.

[Aramil of Elixia]

vim is fun win u learn the commands. speaking of which you look and feel really cool when you use linux commands

[Syntax]

what your .emacs file look like?I been have a hard time setup my .emacs for C/C++.

[hanst99]

Eh, emacs can be a pain to use as well though.

[Syntax]

i try to find out what a .vimrc and emacs file would both look like it C/C++ to get a idea how i can make mine.I know the gvim has cvim.zip for a addon.

[ResidentBiscuit]

I don't really use emacs for much besides auto indent and syntax highlighting, so it's not too hard to set that up. And I think it's much more intuitive to use than vim