struggling with c++ IDE's on linux

maybe you can try qt creator, it designed for developing QT application, however you can use it for other c++ program. It supports cmake.

You are wrong about code::blocks.

I've tried most of what you list, but ended up, and is now using code::blocks.

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If you are really interested in easy UI-development, look at Ultimate++

I found these IDE's useful on Linux:

• QtCreator
• CodeLite
• Code Blocks

Btw, if you plan to do more Linux development in the future then understanding make files is a must. To help you get started, here's the simplest example:

SOURCES=main.cpp hello.cpp

all:
    g++ $(SOURCES) -o hello

Note: use an actual TAB instead of 4 spaces in front of the g++ .. line.

That's it.