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I am new to c++ but have some programming experience with R and Matlab. My OS is Win 7.

I downloaded " Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers " from Eclipse website and tried to run a simple program, but the compiler doesn't even know "cout＂, the simplest c++ command.

I do see some answers on the website, but it is still a little hard for me to follow.

Eclipse CDT: Symbol 'cout' could not be resolved

First of all, should I install ＂Eclipse Standard 4.3" （ the so called platform?) or " Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers " ? Most of the documents I found on the web use the platform rather than C++ IDE.

Could someone recommend a step to step guide (guide for "idiot" like me ) for programming c++ with eclipse?

Thank you very much!

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Either the C++ specific version or the standard version should work. What I believe is happening with you is that you don't have a C++ compiler installed. gcc is the most popular one, just Google it. Do note that Eclipse is not a compiler and it does not include a compiler, either.

As for a guide, a quick google search found the Eclipse C++ documentation. As you are new to StackOverflow, please be sure to read the guidelines, and go over the about page to get acquainted with how the site works.

Also see this related question. Let me know if you have any questions, and welcome to the community!

My suggestion on the matter, if you are new to IDEs, you may want to start with Visual Studio. It is very easy to use, and the express edition is free. I believe it includes a C++ compiler as well.

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