From: yadda AT msn DOT com ("Christine Behrens") Subject: About your compiler 5 Aug 1997 00:40:46 -0700 Approved: cygnus DOT gnu-win32 AT cygnus DOT com Distribution: cygnus Message-ID: Original-To: gnu-win32 AT cygnus DOT com Original-Sender: owner-gnu-win32 AT cygnus DOT com Hi, my name is Tony Philippsen. I have recently decided to delve into the world of computer programming. I have need of a C++ compiler for an online course in this language, and I was given your name as a source for a compiler. Unfortunately, my knowledge in this area is nothing less than pathetic, and I am completely confused by your download page (not your fault). The course requires a compiler that can "write to standard output", "it must support templates", and "must support exceptions". I was wondering if yours met all of these criteria. I read your "Read Me" file, and could not discern if your compiler met these requirements because I have no idea what they mean. I would appreciate some help in answering these questions if you have the time. Also, if this compiler ( I don't even know what a compiler really is!) meets these requirements, I sure could use any help you would be willing to give me regarding downloading the proper files to my computer. As I said, I was able to access your download area, but have no idea which files I need to insure a working compiler is installed at my end. Please Help, Tony Philippsen yadda AT msn DOT com - For help on using this list (especially unsubscribing), send a message to "gnu-win32-request AT cygnus DOT com" with one line of text: "help".