Code::Blocks Opensource free C++ IDE IDE, Blocks, Opensource, free

Code:Blocks is an opensource, cross platform, and free ide for C++. It has many advantages esp. for cross platform programmers as they don't have to get themselves familiar different tools for different platform.

I particularly like its support of multi C++ compilers. By default it ships with GCC.

And here is the reason why you might consider Code::Blocks instead of MS Visual Studio, which is the best IDE for Windows users:
Firstly, Code::Block is free while we have to pay MS a fortune to get a Visual Studio license

Secondly, Code::Block is open-source, multi-platform, and plugin expandable. I’ve been a fan of open-source software since I learned about Linux. Code::Block can run in Linux but VS can’t .

Thirdly, Code::Block is small and portable.

Forthly, Code::Block is more simple to use and much faster compared to Visual Studio.It can run on almost any PC.

Fifthly, Code::Block can import Visual Studio project, that means you will find little difficulty changing to Code::Block.

Go to http://www.codeblocks.org/ for more info.