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    compilers

    Ok. I have been learning C for over a month and I am still at my first program. The typical hey world program. The problem isnt not understanding it. I understand the code fine. Its the compilers. There are just way too many options on them and they just confuse me so much. So after finally finding a C compiler that fits perfect for me (Miracle C Workbench) it turns out, that it doesnt have al lthe header files I need. I have downloaded just under 1 gig. of memories worth of compilers too. So I finally came up with that options I want and I want to know if any of you have a compiler that fits. So here is the list

    • Compiles C only. Not C/C++.
    • Free (im 15. i dont have a job yet)
    • easy to use basic features such as compile, link, execute. (not a million features)



    * Also an edit note. I use a Dell 4300 with Windows XP home version
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    GCC, here are some ports: http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/.

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    What all do I download?
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    On the site there is a Zip Picker, which helps you to select the files to download.

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    Ok thanks allot. Hopefully soon I can start asking meaningful questions.
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    When I try to compile it into a folder. it comes up with this message.

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    Resource file C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Desktop\compiled files\rsrc.rc does not exist. Check in Project Options.

    How do I fix that?
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    You have to name your files "prog.c" for C?

    I've been saving them as .cpp, and they have been compiling all just fine.

    BTW, i use borland's free compiler.

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    Is there anyway I can just add header files to the "Miracle C" compiler? Its pretty much what I am looking for as of now. So is there a site where I can download header files and just put them in the compilers directory?
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    You coulddownload the new Watcom c compiler, it also contains an OK IDE.
    This installation also should contain all header files..

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    I am a little new to programming so do you want to tell me what to do with the source code i just downloaded?
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    You were supposed to download the installer

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    Thanks. Man what a bad start to this eh? Takes a month to figure out how to use a compiler. Im hopeless
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    Originally posted by knutso
    You were supposed to download the installer
    sorry about the double post but what do I run? It gave me 12 different .exe file. tons of readme files.
    "When I die I want to pass peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather did, not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car."

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