C compiler suggestions

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11-11-2010
aromash

C compiler suggestions

Hey,
I was wondering if anyone would recommend me a good compiler for C. Something simple for execution and whatnot.

Thanks in advance
11-11-2010
laserlight

What compiler are you using at the moment?
11-11-2010
aromash

I'm using one that's provided by my school, but you need to be logged onto their network to use it and it's mildy troublesome at times due to the lag it bring. I'm trying pelles C right now, but I'm wondering what other people's insights are as to convenience in simple programming thus far.
11-11-2010
stahta01

What OS are you using?

GCC is the standard Open Source C/C++ Compiler.

Tim S.
11-11-2010
aromash

i'm using windows xp 32-bit
11-11-2010
anduril462

Depends on what kind of programming you want to do and what OS you're running. My personal preference is gcc on Linux, but if you want to program on Windows and make fancy-shmancy GUI stuff, you could always try Visual C++ 2010 Express (free for non-commercial use). Don't ask me what to use for a Mac.
11-11-2010
CommonTater

Quote:

Originally Posted by aromash

I'm using one that's provided by my school, but you need to be logged onto their network to use it and it's mildy troublesome at times due to the lag it bring. I'm trying pelles C right now, but I'm wondering what other people's insights are as to convenience in simple programming thus far.

I use PellesC as well... I've tried most of the other C compilers. Pelles is about as good as it gets especially with the bonus of custom libraries and tweaked up window headers tossed in.