Re: [Dev-C++] Simple guidance

[Per W. <pw...@ia...>]

Using a separate MinGW installation means that you can use a many years
newer MinGW - Dev-C++ ships with an ancient version.

But for new users, I recommend a look at the Code::Blocks IDE. It supports
a large number of compilers and has better integration with the tools than
Dev-C++.

/pwm

On Thu, 9 Apr 2009, Gösta Ljungdahl wrote:

> Yes, there is a version of the Dev-C++ IDE that does not contain the
> compiler. Personally I prefer this version since the Dev-C++ version of
> MinGW is tailored to the IDE and therefore requires more fiddling with
> settings and build configurations if you want to add libraries that are
> not included as Dev-C++ packages. By using the stock MinGW you'll get a
> system that is easier to extend. The drawback is that it takes a bit
> more work to hook the IDE to the compiler. No big deal, though. What is
> best to do depends on what you want and how much time you want to spend
>  to get it. By the way, I've given up using Dev-C++ in favor of the
> Crimson Editor which is free and does just as good a job as an IDE
> because of the possibility to add user tools which also means that
> you're not limited to C and C++. The only drawback is that with Crimson
> Editor you have to write the makefile yourself. Dev-C++ does this for
> you. If you're used to your system I believe that it would take you a
> bit more work to get used to Dev-C++ rather than the Crimson Editor. But
> it's all a matter of taste. Try them both out.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Gösta Ljungdahl
> --
> David J. Pfaltzgraff wrote:
> > I have a WinXP system with MSYS, MinGW and FLTK installed. I just learned
> > about the DevC++ package and would like to install it.
> >
> > Can I install it 'over' what I have or would it be best to uninstall and
> > start over?
> >
> > The current versions on my system are:
> >   MinGW  4.1.0
> >   MSYS   1.0.10
> >   FLTK   2.0
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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