problem with borland c++ software

[y2k]

I install borland c++5.02( I think) and everythin work find. But after start my ist pro,( just getting started) the output is "hello world" . but wat happen is it just blinking and gone. I can't even see my output. any idea.
And then one of our member recommended this compiler(oh sorry I dunno how to attach file) so I just put here the readme.txt file

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I can't understand wat it mean, and yes of coz I still can't continue my study with c++. Where else I can find free compile that free and for a absolute newbie like me.
Thank for the advanced

[powertoad5000]

Dev-C++ is another good C++ compiler. You can download it here.

Good luck with your compiling

[shantz]

If u r a complete newbie, maybe the cmdline tools wud be a bit too much for u. For Borland C++ 5.02, to see ur output, just include "conio.h" in ur prog and use getch(); just before ending the prog. this will let u press any key before exiting the prog.
u also have option of using developer C++ from bloodshed softwares. however i like Borland more.
And yes one more advice if u choose to use Borland 5.02. Make sure the option "incremental linker" is unchecked in the project options (or maybe the environment options) under the heading "linker" otherwise ur file sizes wud get too big.

[black_death]

there is no problem with the compiler the thing is that you have probably used
int main() and you have return 0 in your hello wolrd progie to see the output use
void main() and return no value,in this way you can see the output !
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#include<iosteam.h>

void main(){
cout<<"Hello world";
}
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[y2k]

Thank a lot for the quick response. And to black_death I followed exactly wat the book say and type. But it just happen to be blink (I think). I don't understand bout void main() or return 0 coz if is my ist try and it happened like do I just learning c++ but right now may be I need to learn it again. Seem like c++ is very good language and important in IT world. Thank a lot

[blackmask]

Try C before going for C++.I agree with shantz.Just put getch() at the end and include conio.h .Try devc++ or turbo c compiler.If you have linux or some other *nix use g++.

[ammo]

Do you mean you launch the program in windows and the output console disapears as soon as the program ends?

If so, two options:
1- Start the program from a command prompt.
2- Add a line like "getchar();" just before the end of the program... Then you'll have to hit return for the program to end.


Ammo

[shantz]

Whatever u use, don't use turbo C. Its very very outdated and doesn;t support the latest ANSI standards. Best option is gcc, as blackmask said, but u may find it hard as i haven't come across a good IDE yet in *nix fo it. U can use dev C++, it also gives u an option to use gcc in windows. but i will still recommend u borland 5.02because of its ease of use.

[shantz]

Whatever u use, don't use turbo C. Its very very outdated and doesn;t support the latest ANSI standards. Best option is gcc, as blackmask said, but u may find it hard as i haven't come across a good IDE yet in *nix fo it. U can use dev C++, it also gives u an option to use gcc in windows. but i will still recommend u borland 5.02because of its ease of use.

[y2k]

Thank to all of you who reply my post. I've tried your suggestion but still confusing. To shantz may be you can show me where exactly I put "getch()" in my C++. Oh one more thing, Isn't I do the right thing. In borland to compile my program I go to project - compile(alt+f9). And to view my output I go to debug - run(ctrl+f9).

Do you mean you launch the program in windows and the output console disapears as soon as the program ends?

And ammo you're right. I try your suggestion also but still not working. May be you can show me how to put the "getchar()" line.

Sorry for my stupidity.
Thank you a lot.