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+=========
+C++ check
+=========
+
+
+Compiling
+
+  Any C++ compiler should work. 
+  There are no dependencies.
+
+  Linux:
+      g++ -o cppcheck cppcheck.cpp
+
+  Windows:
+      gxx -o cppcheck cppcheck.cpp
+
+
+
+Usage
+
+  Just type:
+      cppcheck filename.cpp
+
+  The error messages will be printed to stderr.
+
+
+Recommendations
+
+  Create a shell script that checks all files.
+