compiler compatability

[kristin hedges]

I took my first C++ programming course.  I plan to download a compiler,
unix based, after I get a linux OS on my computer.   Will the debian
GNU/Linux 2.2r3 be appropriate for my plans?PS I am used to command
line, not windows based compiler.  My computer is a Dell, IBM compatible
which I purchased new in summer of 2000. Thanks for any info.
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