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Intel® C++ Compiler User's Guide
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Welcome to the Intel® C++ Compiler
Welcome to the Intel® C++ Compiler. Before you use the compiler, see System Requirements.
Most Linux* distributions include the GNU* C library, assembler, linker, and others. The Intel C++
Compiler includes the Dinkumware* C++ library. See Libraries Overview.
Please look at the individual sections within each main section of this User's Guide to gain an overview of
the topics presented. For the latest information, visit the Intel Web site:
http://www.intel.com/software/products/compilers/clin/
See Getting Started for basic information on running the compiler.
