Best compiler?

i am using dev-C for my C++ course and i also purchased hacking for dummies.

thing is, im looking in here to see which is better, but no one is giving pro's/cons toward the other porgrams.
all in all, this just seems opinionated.

so what is the ebst compiler for HACKING?

Microsoft C++ 2005 Express -

Free and easy to use... Easily (one of) the best!

wtf, are we talking about compilers or IDEs here?

I guess I'm just a borland guy. I used it when learning, and now am having trouble getting used to Visual cpp (except for v6.0)

visual studio 2008

This is the best compiler: http://internap.dl.sourceforge.net/s....9.2_setup.exe, compatible with vista.

Microsoft C++ 2007 Express is best

i use code::blocks because its free and i m a beginner too, i shouldnt know why is hould take another one

Microsoft makes the best. I use their 2008 Express Edition. I havn't tried Borland even though I have heard good things about it.

Intel c++ with Visual Studio IDE.

I have 2008 express edition. I like it for nao.

Borland
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Dev-C++ Works best for me =)