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Hi C'ers, I am about to start learning the C language and I believe I can compile my first programs using a C++ compiler.
At first glance I have seen a variety of these compilers and being a complete novice I am a alittle confused.
Can anybody suggest the best compiler to use and where I can get a free copy?
ugh...read the faq
off the top of my head:
borland 5.5 free command line
gcc
dev-c++ (uses gcc)
GET DEV C++ version 4!!
I use LCC-Win32 - a free C compiler.
You can download it here:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Station/1177/
- Sean
get dev-c++ (free)
or
CODEWARRIOR 7.0 ($$$)
when u think u r ready for the next step, buy codewarrior
dont waste money on the crap such as borland and visual.
I use MSVC++ ($$$) but it is well worth it for its functionality
Standard or Student edition of course.
gcc
no debate
gcc all the way
I would recommend this
find a unix free shell account and compile programs from linux to get the most functionality and best support using gcc.
nothing beats gcc, anyone who thinks they can argue, I will point you to the nearest man pages.
come on u penguin, i will knock u down. gcc bah nothing compared to codewarrior.Quote:
Originally posted by Lynux-Penguin
nothing beats gcc, anyone who thinks they can argue, I will point you to the nearest man pages. [/B]
If money is no object, then the high end vector compilers from Cray, SGI, etc kick the crap out of gcc. And what man pages are you talking about? Do you think the man pages originated with the GNU project? Every unix clone has them. And its not like they can tell you a whole lot about the merits of a particular compiler.Quote:
nothing beats gcc, anyone who thinks they can argue, I will point you to the nearest man pages.
Get Dev C ++ ver 4 or Borland 5.5
-k