Quite a while ago, at least in computer technology terms, I wrote the Getting CodeBlocks to Work post to make it easier for readers to obtain a good copy of CodeBlocks to use with C++ All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies. It seems that some of the information I provided at that time has become outdated.
While the http://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/5 link still works fine, some of the other links may not. A reader recently pointed out that the automated installer location has changed. When you go to the original automated installer site, you now see a number of links, including one listed as Download mingw-get-inst-20111118.exe (591.9 kb ).
Clicking the new link will automatically start a download of the latest automated installer. When the download is complete, you can install your copy of CodeBlocks. Another link to the same download is http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/. The point is that there is a download that will work with your system, no matter what system you’re using.
If anyone encounters a problem with these latest downloads, please let me know at John@JohnMuellerBooks.com. I want to be certain that you have a great learning experience when working with my books.