I am using REDHAT 7.3 and I was just wondering where do I go to start writing programs or where do I go to look at the source codes. Actually I would be happy if you could tell me where I can find the source code for any thing in REDHAT... I hear that you can use C++ and python... I'm pretty good in both languages...

Diego, there should be hundreds of compilers and interpreters to run on that platform. Pick one, and learn the language.

Here is your small initiation to Linux programming:

In the console, type 'pico' or 'nano'. Both are cheap text editors.

In the editor type:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() { printf("hello, world\n"); return 1; }

leave pico or nano saving your file as "test.c" (you should be able to figure out how)

in the console type:

gcc test.c -o test

and then type:

./test

you should see "hello, world".

If you can't do THAT, then uninstall Linux and go back to Windows...

Why does your program return an error code?

Perhaps it's because if your computer tells you "hello, world", it's obviously because something is not going right...

Or perhaps it's just because I decided so...

WEll... i thought u could program using C++ or python... i never programed in REDhat b4... i just want to know where to start

I showed you where to start... a text editor and a command line compiler...

If you want to program in C++, use 'g++' instead of 'gcc'.

I'm assuming that I have to download A compiler... well if that is so.. i dont have the internet for REDHAT... due to my windows MODEM... If I do need to download a compiler... where could a modem that is compatible with both LINUX AND WINDOWS?... thank you....

I bet 5$ that you already have Python, G++, GCC and many other compiler/interpreter installed...

Yes, you will not have to download anything, its all there for you right now.

If you haven't got GCC/G++/python and friends installed, you should look on your red hat cds for packages with names like gcc*.rpm

gcc is a generic frontend that can compile any language that gcc has a 'middle end' for using extensions. It will call the C++ stuff for .C, .cxx, .cpp, and .cc IIRC.

I'm not exactly sure about that but I think 'gcc' doesn't automatically include iostream libs when you use it to compile C++. It's easier to simply use 'g++' for beginners :o

I'm fairly sure that it's the c++ libs in general that it won't link in.

gcc is the GNU Compiler Collection, it's not realy an IDE, so you have to use a text editor or something to type your code in, then save the file. To compile it type "gcc filename.c" [Using the apropriate file name and extension] then hit enter, in the command shell, it should compile, or give you an error.

ok... so i just look for GCC?.. ahh... now where do I get a modem that is compatible with both LINUX and WINDOWS>>. does any one know?

I believe that most external serial port modems are compatiable with just about any descent operating system. Some USB modems are winmodems though. If you find a good one let me know.