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Scott Smith wrote:
> 
> Guys--
> 
> I am completely stumped.. I am brand-new to c++, trying to teach myself in
> an effort to see if programming is a possible career for me. I'm sort of
> discouraged now.. I can't get past the first (and simplest) program in the
> book! Here is my code:
> 
> #include <iostream.h>
> 
> main()
> {
> cout << "Hello everyone...this is easy ";
> return(0);
> }
> 
> Simple, right? So, I use this command to try to compile my work:
> 
> gcc test.c

Fortunately, none of the rest of your post is important.

test.c is the name of a C program.
Your program is not a C program.  Rename it to have a C++ extention.
You have several choices, see the info file.

gcc is the name of the C compiler.
Your program is not a C program.  Compile it with a C++ compiler.
(actually gcc will do the job, but with some additional switches.)
Your implementation will have an invoking stub that properly links the C++
libraries.  

An example: 
g++ test.cpp
gxx test.cpp
gpp test.cpp

(On my installation these are all aliased to the same place)

You really should use at least -W -Wall as well.  I use many more, but
I need to be sure to avoid conditions you may accept.



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