Aqua-Soft ForumsI want to start learning and doing C++, but I don't know where I can get a free compiler and a good online tutorial... I also don't know any of the things I need to start, if anyone could help, I'd me very glad.
Thanks in advance
Starting C++
Try Bloodshed Dev C++, it's pretty good. Console apps are always a good place to get a feel for the language, then you can nab yourself a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio, whatever version you can get your hands on. Usually, if you're a casual programmer, you can find a friend to help you out, but if you're a serious developer, you should probably buy your own license.
For a first compiler I would recommend Microsoft Visual C++ Express 2005. Other than that, I suggest you pick up a copy of Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days; it's a great C++ starter book.
That's the nice thing about C++; all you need is a computer and a lot of patience.
I've also been wanting to get into programming for a long time, but had no idea where to start.
Thanks for the tips, guys. And what are some other popular languages, and do you know how I can learn them?
I decided to start off with Visual Basic, because it sounds simpler 
Isn't fortran really old?
If you're interested in learning .NET programming, skip Visual Basic .NET and go right into C#.
I've also been wanting to get into programming for a long time, but had no idea where to start.Thanks for the tips, guys. And what are some other popular languages, and do you know how I can learn them?
would you be up to learning web languages? if you learn ajax you could build apps that work on both platforms (apollo)
Does anyone know a site with a good tutorial to get me started with Visual Basic?
Does anyone know a site with a good tutorial to get me started with Visual Basic?
Trust me on this oneIf you're interested in learning .NET programming, skip Visual Basic .NET and go right into C#.
You really think that Visual Basic won't do anything for me?
Visual Basic and C# and essentially the same, but with two major differences. One: online tutorials and code could either be for VB6 or VB.NET; these two languages don't work together particularly well, and seeing code from one and working in another could be confusing. Two: Visual Basic is the only language with its sort of syntax; C#'s syntax is much more similar to Java and C++ (somewhat) which makes the transition to virtually any other language much easier.
So what's the differences between C++ and C#? I always thought "C#" was the "LOL" of C++...
C++ and C# have nothing to do with each other. C# is a .NET development language, and C++ is native. Wikipedia it if you have any questions about that