JILL said:
Does anybody have Miracle C Compiler? Any recommendations for a different program that is more user friendly? Like Visual?
Also, I'd like to find a programming newsgroup, a group or someone that can help me with my beginning programming questions! I'm taking a class and would like to email somebody with questions that I have about C# only.
Never heard of Miracle C. Borland gives free downloads of some of their
older compilers which perfectly well. See
http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilder.html
If you were to use Linux you could use the gcc compiler which is also
free and is in ubuquitious use in the world. I don't think a Windows
version of this open source program is available, but you might check
via Google searches to find this project's site.
Most C compilers are user when you do only basic compiling. However,
they are complex beasts which require expertise and knowledge. Normally
used in professional environments where user-friendliness is only one of
many functionality requirements. Temper your expectations.
Visual C compilers, from Microsoft, are just fine. Need to purchase them.
Re asking questions, you can find newsgroups by using the "subscribe"
feature on your newsgroup reader. You'll also have good luck and it
will probably be more helpful to you and others to ask questions and
discuss with your student collegues and teacher. This is a unique
resource which you have now and will shortly be unavailable to you.
Exploit it.
