Re: [Dev-C++] Simple guidance

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
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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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