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    Can anybody recommend a c compiler for windows? I have searched a bunch on google but couldn't find any strictly for c.
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    All C++ compilers that I know of can also be used to compile C. gcc and Visual Studio C++ are the two most used, and both are available for "no money".

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    There are a number of variants of GCC that work on Windows, most notably MinGW and Cygwin.

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    Try the simple one: http://tinycc.org

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    If you are a begginer I'll recommand Dec C++
    otherwise try GCC
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    DevC++ uses MingW32, a port of GCC.

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    How do you use tiny cc? When i start it it instantly closes.

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    Don't use Dev-C++, it's crap in comparison to Code::Blocks, and anyone who's used both recently will agree. Dev-C++ hasn't been updated since 2005.
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    Why don't try PellesC, one of the best pure C compilers/IDE, if not the best.
    It comes with an excellent IDE, resource editor, debugger, assembler, full 32/64bit support, C99 compatibility, installer maker and extensive help. Also Pelles C creates ultra fast, small otimimized executables and it's free!
    Last edited by Inray; 07-30-2008 at 02:39 AM.

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