How to choose an integer linear programming solver?

Question

I am newbie for integer linear programming. I plan to use a integer linear programming solver to solve my combinatorial optimization problem. I am more familiar with C++/obj

Answer 1

I have used lp_solve ( http://lpsolve.sourceforge.net/5.5/ ) on a couple of occasions with success. It is mature, feature rich and is extremely well documented with lots of good advice if your linear programming skills are rusty. The integer linear programming is not a just an add on but is strongly emphasized with this package.

Just noticed that you say you are a 'newbie' at this. Well, then I strongly recommend this package since the documentation is full of examples and gentle tutorials. Other packages I have tried tend to assume a lot of the user.