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finding a good text editor and compiler

Mon, 06 Dec 2004 23:47:40 -0700

I've been trying to find a text editor and C compiler that's compatible with Windows XP. I've tried downloading a lot of different ones and testing them. I've tried the Miracle C and found that it wouldn't execute quite a few of my programs. I've also tried Cygwin but none of the editors that I download with it works and it wouldn't compile any of my files. Also tried DJGPP but couldn't get it to work either. Tried another program but it was too complicated to use and didn't really come with good instructions. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find a good text editor and compiler? Thanks!

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 00:17:53 -0700

: I've been trying to find a text editor and C compiler that's compatible with Windows XP. I've tried downloading a lot of different ones and testing them. I've tried the Miracle C and found that it wouldn't execute quite a few of my programs. I've also tried Cygwin but none of the editors that I download with it works and it wouldn't compile any of my files. Also tried DJGPP but couldn't get it to work either. Tried another program but it was too complicated to use and didn't really come with good instructions. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find a good text editor and compiler? Thanks!
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If your code is "pure" C, I mean if there are no C++ keywords or C++ comments ("//..."), then Borland C 2.01 should be able to compile your code. Here is the link to download it for free:

http://community.borland.com/article/0,1410,20841,00.html
I do not know why the full address is not entirely in blue. It seems the coma is understood as the end of the address. So do not click the link but copy and paste the full line in your navigator.

However this is an old version that does not support the mouse. The IDE is basic; nevertheless I have never had any problem with it.

Take care, Steph.

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 00:19:37 -0700

: I've been trying to find a text editor and C compiler that's compatible with Windows XP. I've tried downloading a lot of different ones and testing them. I've tried the Miracle C and found that it wouldn't execute quite a few of my programs. I've also tried Cygwin but none of the editors that I download with it works and it wouldn't compile any of my files. Also tried DJGPP but couldn't get it to work either. Tried another program but it was too complicated to use and didn't really come with good instructions. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find a good text editor and compiler? Thanks!
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Dev C++ is an IDE which uses the gcc compiler, which is know to be the best when it comes to following the standards. Easy to use:

http://bloodshed.net/dev/

Borland BCC5.5 is one of the most efficient compilers. They are giving away the compiler together with some "command-line tools", which might be a bit tricky to use:

http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilder.html

They also give away the IDE called "C++BuilderX" as a trial version, which includes both gcc and Borland compilers. The download is huge, though:

http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilderx.html

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 00:31:56 -0700

: : I've been trying to find a text editor and C compiler that's compatible with Windows XP. I've tried downloading a lot of different ones and testing them. I've tried the Miracle C and found that it wouldn't execute quite a few of my programs. I've also tried Cygwin but none of the editors that I download with it works and it wouldn't compile any of my files. Also tried DJGPP but couldn't get it to work either. Tried another program but it was too complicated to use and didn't really come with good instructions. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I can find a good text editor and compiler? Thanks!
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: If your code is "pure" C, I mean if there are no C++ keywords or C++ comments ("//..."), then Borland C 2.01 should be able to compile your code. Here is the link to download it for free:
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: http://community.borland.com/article/0,1410,20841,00.html
: I do not know why the full address is not entirely in blue. It seems the coma is understood as the end of the address. So do not click the link but copy and paste the full line in your navigator.
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: However this is an old version that does not support the mouse. The IDE is basic; nevertheless I have never had any problem with it.
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: Take care, Steph.
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Those old Borland tools where indeed very good, sence alot of people use them even today. Even the DOS-environment is ok to work with once you have used it for a while. It has some major disadvantages though:

- It uses another extended ASCII table than Windows. This can cause a lot of trouble especially if you are going to make a user-interface in another language than english.

- It doesn't follow the new C standard ISO 9899:1999 (aka "C99").

- It doesn't follow the C++ standard.

- You can't use it to build Windows applications. That means the whole Windows API: graphics, dll, multitasking etc etc. You can only use it to make command-line programs (which may be sufficient for hobby/student programs).

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 14:00:24 -0700

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 14:58:05 -0700

: Thanks for replying. Tried all of these and still can't get any of them to work.
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What exactly does "can't get any of them to work" mean? some code doesn't compile? Where did you get the code? from *nix? In that casde, there is a lot of *nix functions that have no Windows equivalent. You have to port the source code to compile with a Windows compiler. Post some code that won't compile.

Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 21:54:45 -0700

I don't mean some post won't compile because I've tried general ones like the hello world thing that everyone knows. I mean the compilers won't compile any file and can't even find the file in the first place sometimes. And no, I don't get codes from nix.

: What exactly does "can't get any of them to work" mean? some code doesn't compile? Where did you get the code? from *nix? In that casde, there is a lot of *nix functions that have no Windows equivalent. You have to port the source code to compile with a Windows compiler. Post some code that won't compile.
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Re: finding a good text editor and compiler

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 23:22:41 -0700

Most free command line compilers require that you do some manual editing of enviromental paths and whatnot. Sometimes they can be tricky to set up. Make sure you follow the their instructions to the letter.

I think that MS has released a free VC++ command line compiler. I know the C++ compiler that comes with .net can compile ansi standard C, so the command line one can probably do the same.

I used to use Dev C++ before I got my hands on a dirt cheap copy of VS .net, and I liked it. I have also used Borlands command line compiler and it really did a good job, it just took a bit of cajoling to get it to work.

: I don't mean some post won't compile because I've tried general ones like the hello world thing that everyone knows. I mean the compilers won't compile any file and can't even find the file in the first place sometimes. And no, I don't get codes from nix.
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: : What exactly does "can't get any of them to work" mean? some code doesn't compile? Where did you get the code? from *nix? In that casde, there is a lot of *nix functions that have no Windows equivalent. You have to port the source code to compile with a Windows compiler. Post some code that won't compile.
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