Linux & Programming

[aaronkupen]

Im currently teaching myself Java and C++, but im planning on switching to a linux operating system. Would I still be able to program in C++ and Java, and if so where can I get compilers/ editors for them.

Thanks ahead of time

 

[mgoldb2]

Im currently teaching myself Java and C++, but im planning on switching to a linux operating system. Would I still be able to program in C++ and Java, and if so where can I get compilers/ editors for them.

Yes java and C++ both work on linux.

For java you can use the linux version of netbeans
https://jsecom16b.sun.com/ECom/EComActionServlet;jsessionid=40F1872B741259478036C06F32BCA288

Download the version that says it for linux.

For C++ you can use can get the free Intel one you just need to register and they send you a link to download it and a key.
http://www.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/eng/compilers/clin/219856.htm

 

[bla!!]

Or on most linux platforms under a default install you get the GCC compiler.

 

[fitzjj]

yeah gcc or g++ for C/C++ and javac for yer java.

As for IDE's i tend to use eclipse, for the java which is pretty good

i tend to just fire up kate for C++ but then most of my C++ has been on for windows so VS was the way to go

Kate and Vi are both editors that have syntax highlighting for pretty much every language under the sun, so if you just want to do a bit of quick hacking they are the ones to use.

Just make sure that when you install Linux you scroll through the development tools and install all of the compilers that you need. Trust me you'll enjoy coding under linux.