So....what do I do?

[Lawro]

The Visual GDB Linux version, is all you need, Ultimate has many features but you won't use them unless you are a very expereinced coder.

The 30day trial version is free and is basically the ultimate version it gives you a chance to play with all the fancy features, but we just want the basics. Linux version is currently $109 with a very generous 50% discount for students or academics.

Though I am still very much in the VisualGDB camp because its so easy to use, the VS for Linux cross platform systems are getting better and better and its almost at the same level now.

Fantastic, thanks Brian. I've been using the trial, but with my best intentions and with life often getting in the way, I won't finish your book before the trial ends, hehe. Great to know we can just go for the cheaper Linux tier of Visual GDB, but also good to know there are alternatives.