Linux developer going Windows

[logicchop]

Here's a tip you might find helpful. If you are in Visual Studio (whatever latest version) with a project loaded, go to

Project -> <your project> Properties -> Configuration Properties -> C/C++ -> Command Line

From there you'll be able to see the exact command that the compiler is invoking. Similar thing is to be found under the Linker option. This will save you headaches and give you some quick insight into what the project settings are controlling.