How-to Getting-Started on the Linux NetBeans 7.3 IDE for C/C++ Development

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1. Open a Terminal Window
2. Check if C++ Compiler is Installed

   which g++

   To Install g++ Compiler on Main Distros:

   • Ubuntu-Debian Like Distros:

     apt-get install g++

   • RedHat Like Distros:

     yum install gcc-c++

   • Mandriva Like Distros:

     rpmi install gcc-c++

   • Gentoo Based Distros:

     emerge gcc

   • Arch-Linux Distro:

     pacman -S g++

3. Make a New Netbeans C++ Application

   Click on New-Project Icon

   

   To the Right Select C++ Application

   

   Set the Application Data

   

   Follow...

4. Set the C++ Compiler

   Right-Click Project Name >> Properties

   

   Click ... Tool Collection

   

   Set the C++ Compiler as /usr/bin/g++

   
5. Run Netbeans Hello-World C++

   Here a Sample C++ Hello-World main.ccp Content

   #include 
   #include 
   
   using namespace std;
   
   int main(int argc, char** argv) {
       cout << "Hello World! :)" << endl;
       return 0;
   } 
   

   Click on Run Project Button

   

List of Guides to Installing the Netbeans 7 IDE for C/C++ on Main Linux Distros:

Installing NetBeans 7 C/C++ for Linux
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