C/C++ Development Tools

[insane]

Dear All,
I am starting to programming in C/C++ (mainly scientific programming in order to to some number crunching).
I am a bit confused about which development tools I should use: Emacs, an IDE, etc...
For the codes I am using right now, I would need mainly a text editor with syntax highlighting and able to easily call the compiler.
Gedit would be ideal (for now) if I did not have to keep a separate terminal open.
Someone is radical and tells me to switch to KDE, which allegedly has more developing tools.
Kate could be close to what I need, but I do not know if there is already a Gnome application which is suitable for me.
I tried Anjuta as an IDE, but I did not fall in love with it (apt does not install all of the needed dependencies and I had to ask for help to get it working) and it is by far beyond what I need now.
BTW, I am running dapper beta.
Many thanks
insane

[iatbm]

You can always try with notepad++ or scite

But really the best ones i've seen for Windows is some Borland Package or you can go with free ones like DevC++

On linux you cna go with anything you want all are c++ ... Kdevelop, Eclipese etc.... You should check www.sf.net for some good compilers and ide programs.

Oh yes dont forget Microsoft

[priyaraji]

You can use spy++ which gives a graphical view of the processes,windows and messages.
But IDE sometimes called as Developer studio is also best to use since it is notjust a compiler but also an easy-to-use powerful resource editor

Sripriya