compiler questions

["Jonathan Smith" <jon_1_5@hotmail.com>]

Hi, I was just wondering what compiler I should start out using first for 
c++. Right now, I've downloaded DJGPP, though I'm not using it because I 
don't know how(which is another question), but I'm wondering wether I should 
use a Dos compiler, like DJGPP, or windows, like Borland c++ builder. I know 
both are free, which that is important to me, hehe, but I'm wondering what 
would be the wisest way to go.  Someone said that starting out with Dos game 
programming would be better due to the fact that you could learn the 
low-level stuff first and then use something like DirectX which does a lot 
of the work for you. If that's true, I wouldn't mind doing Dos first because 
I, personally, like doing things that way(learning how to do something 
first, and then taking advantage of the easy-to-use features a program or 
library, like DirectX, may provide). All in all, right now I have two main 
questions:

1. Should I stick with Dos programming, learn it first, and then move on to 
Windows development, or go ahead, uninstall DJGPP, and download Borland C++ 
Builder 5?

2. I know I will probably get varied answers to the first question, so while 
I am collecting all your answers and making a decision, can someone please 
tell me the basics of compiling a C++ program for DJGPP. I know it has a lot 
of different argument things(forgive for the name slips my mind at this 
moment) such as -s, -o, and -E, but I'm just looking for the basics so I can 
compile programs using the skills I have now. I have a book on C++, but it 
is not compiler-specific.

Thanks for any and all responses,



                                      Peace and may God
                                       direct your life
                                        Amen, Jonathan Smith

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