An easy way to get started with C++ on a Windows system is to
install Cygwin. Here is a detailed guide to installing Cygwin.
1. Go the Cygwin site and download the setup.exe file by
clicking on the icon with the green center and the black border.
2.Cygwin Net Release Setup Program: Click Next 3. Choose A
Download Source: Select Install from Internet and click Next 4.
Select Root Install Directory: I would suggest accepting the
defaults for this page and clicking Next 5. Select Local Package
Directory: This is where the installation files are stored. In
the picture below, there is blank because this line is specific
to how you’ve set up your computer. You should see a directory
on your screen. It’s okay to accept the default that the cygwin
installer provides and to click Next 6. Select Your Internet
Connection: Select Direct Connection and click Next 7. Choose A
Download Site: This is a list of possible sources for
downloading the code. I usually pick a nearby university or
government source. For instance, th