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=== C++ compiler ===
=== C++ compiler ===
You may [http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/#webInstall download] the Express ("free" for personal use) version of Visual C++ 2008 from Microsoft. C++ Builder and Turbo C++ Explorer (by CodeGear, formerly by Borland) should work as well with some effort. We have not tried this.
You may [http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-cpp-express download] the Express ("free" for personal use) version of Visual C++ from Microsoft. C++ Builder and Turbo C++ Explorer (by CodeGear, formerly by Borland) should work as well with some effort. We have not tried this.


Please note that when using MSVC++ Express, you'll probably want to download the full '''offline''' installation image file (iso) which -unlike the web installation- doesn't require any complicated and long-winded registration process. The direct link to the latest version (as of 11/2008) is [http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/8/E/E8EEB394-7F42-4963-A2D8-29559B738298/VS2008ExpressWithSP1ENUX1504728.iso] - after having downloaded the iso image, you'll either have to burn it or simply mount it in order to execute the installation.
Please note that when using MSVC++ Express, you'll probably want to download the full '''offline''' installation image file (iso) which -unlike the web installation- doesn't require any complicated and long-winded registration process. The direct link to the latest version (as of 11/2008) is [http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/8/E/E8EEB394-7F42-4963-A2D8-29559B738298/VS2008ExpressWithSP1ENUX1504728.iso] - after having downloaded the iso image, you'll either have to burn it or simply mount it in order to execute the installation.
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