Can I use Visual Studio to do regular C++ work?

devinemi83 · Quantum Ranger Joined: 07 Apr 2001 Location: earth

I have a class this semester that requires the use of C++ and I only have Visual Studio Enterprise, it comes with VC++ of course and I wanted to know if I could use it to develope in c++ or if these 2 are radically different.

If I cant, is there any FREE c++ IDE out there?
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sterno · Member Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Location: MO, US

If it's a reasonably recent version of Visual C++ it should be fine. You'll need to create your project as a win32 console app. Just type your code in the editor, don't use any of the pointy-clicky toys.
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devinemi83 · Quantum Ranger Joined: 07 Apr 2001 Location: earth

Yeah I have 6.0. I also have .net but I know it mainly likes making .net CLR needing apps.
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