Visual C++ Express Edition

I installed it the free Express edition of Visual C++ on my home machine today, and given that its free, I like it a lot. I was able to create a simple C++ console app, and Win32 app that displays a message box, and was able to compile a sample OpenGL program for the GLUT. All in all, it seems to be an excellent choice for engineering students who want to program on Windows. I think its compliant with the latest C/C++ standards, and has all the features sufficient for non-professional use.

Now, I'm going to try to write an OpenGL app that uses shaders, since that's what my work is related to.