No but can't it compile just the same? Seems to me that c++ compilers now aren't friendly towards those who are beginners.

My college computers are most probably using an older version of microsoft c++ compiler since it works without any problems whereas the compilers which i've gotten from the net such as gcc can't compile it. I need a compiler which is able to compile in the c++ code in "old school" fashion.

Secondly, we do not normally use void main in C++. I don't know why but some compilers just refuse to compile unless I use int main.

Don't blame compilers nowadays. No doubt it's a hassle to beginners but it promotes a standard which eventually will promote good programming ethics within programmers. It's good to go through the hassle from the beginning so that you won't find it a hassle later in your programming career. Just my two cents.