   compilers
  I guess this topic has been covered thousands of times but.........what compiler can i download or use, im trying to learn c++, thank you 
  As you said, it''s been covered thousands of times (per day?). Use the search feature on the board or just look over the topics in the newbie section. There''s even an article right here on GameDev.(FYI: Dev-C++ is free, as are the command line compilers of Borland C++, GCC, MinGW32). A simple Google for "Free C++ compiler" gives you a lot of info.   ;  Actually, if you are willing to pay for your compiler, I would recommend Microsoft Visual C++.net 2003...it is very user friendly and should work well for your purposes.  I have never used Dev-C++, so I can''t really say how much easier it is to use that one instead...Dan... 