On Sun, May 12, 2002 at 08:16:50PM -0600, Blake Thornton wrote: > I'm stuggling learning C++ and was hoping someone could point me to a > source for help. The language is not the problem (I think I can figure > out the language issues) but I'm having trouble compiling and linking from > multiple source files (using make or not using make). > > Can anyone point me to a very basic tutorial on using the g++ compiler > (I have not found gcc.gnu.org to be very basic) > > Thanks!
First, you should check out the Linux C++ list, at http://lists.linux.org.au Second, if you're familiar with compiling and linking in some other language, then GNU C++ is very little different. Without seeing error messages, it's hard to say where you're going wrong. Some tips, though: 1) Ensure you're #include-ing the proper files in your source. If you're using templates, for example, ensure you #include <template>. Also note that with C++, most included files _do not_ include the .h extension. 2) Ensure you're linking with the proper libraries. If you're using straight C++, then this isn't an issue. Else, it is. 3) If you're going to work with multiple sources, use make. There are man pages, and the O'Reilly book: "Managing Projects with make". GNU make may be a little off from what's in the book, so refer to the man pages with any questions like that. 4) If you're going to use make, find a makefile from a project that works, and analyze it using the man pages and the O'Reilly book. Caution: _do not_ select a project whose makefile is built with autoconfig (a project where you issue "make config" first); the makefiles are too complex. HTH, Paul _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
