C++ Compiler of choice

[Gromit]

Hey all, lately I've been wanting to learn a programming language and decided I'd like to learn C++, I've had suggestions about using Dev-C++ but I've also heard some pretty dodgy reviews due to it not being updated since 2005 and doesn't compile exes properly in some cases. I have Visual C++ 6 already installed and was wondering if this would be a better option. Also please state any better choices and why you think they're better; any tips to get started would also be apprectiated.

Thank you

-Alex

[BigShaby]

How did you even manage to get VC6?!

Just go and download visual studio 2010 express.

Better because:

- Its the current most up-to-date compiler Microsoft offer

- Fewer compiler bugs than in VC6

- Offers some C++11 features

- The IDE you get with it is very good

I am using Visual Stadio 2010, but it seems quite hard for me to make a better use.

Is there any books that can help me?