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Asked: 2026-05-11T17:26:30+00:00

I would like to know what I should use to compile in C. I

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I would like to know what I should use to compile in C. I am brand new to programing in general and would greatly appreciate a comprehensive explanation of this process. I am on Windows Vista.

I heard about something called “djgpp” that is free and effective for windows.

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    For the answer to this question and many others you may have as you start out, try [this website][1] which has beginner tutorials. [Here’s the page][2] on compilers and getting set up. An excerpt on what compilers you can use:

    Windows/DOS

    • Code::Blocks and MINGW
    • Borland
    • DJGPP
    • Dev-C++ and Digital Mars

    Windows Only

    • Microsoft Visual C++
    • nix
    • g++ is a C++ compiler that comes with most *nix distributions.
    • gcc is a C compiler that comes with most *nix distributions.

    Macintosh
    – XCode

    
Personally, I'd also recommend you strongly to read [The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie.][3] It will really help you understand both core principles of programming as well as C-specific details.



  [1]: http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/c/lesson1.html
  [2]: http://www.cprogramming.com/compilers.html
  [3]: http://www.amazon.com/C-Programming-Language-2nd-Ed/dp/0131103709/ref=ed_oe_h
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