windows compiler

To get a compiler on Windows

Installing a C compiler on Windows is fairly straightforward.

Start by downloading this program, and running it:

• http://iweb.dl.sourceforge.net/project/mingw/Installer/mingw-get-inst/mingw-get-inst-20120426/mingw-get-inst-20120426.exe

When prompted, make sure the "GCC" checkbox is checked. Let it run to the end.

Test your compiler

Open up a command prompt, and type:

c:\mingw\bin\gcc --version

You should see a helpful version number message.

If you see "Command not found" instead, then get an instructor, and ask for help.

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