C Compiler

[winbutu]

Hey, i am in need of a C compiler that can be used on linux, please leave a link!

Thanks in advance

-winbutu

[gmxgeek]

gcc ftw!

it should already be installed

gcc -v

[winbutu]

Thanks a billion!

And i get to it how?

[gmxgeek]

bring up a terminal and type in gcc <filename.c>

it will output a.out in the same directory

[winbutu]

it says error.
i typed in

filename.c
gcc.c
filname.cc
gcc

[gmxgeek]

it says error.
i typed in

filename.c
gcc.c
filname.cc
gcc

what is the name of the C file you are trying to compile?

[winbutu]

it doesnt have a name, im not trying to compile it, im trying to get a compiler..
like dev C++
but for C, and linux.

thanks

-winbutu

[gmxgeek]

gcc IS a compiler. it is all set and ready to go, all it needs is a C file to compile

[winbutu]

Yes, but i want to be able to write into the program, not into a notepad.

thanks

-winbutu

[gmxgeek]

ah, so you are looking for a visual c++ development environment.

Eclipse has good ratings, but is a little on the heavy side for me.
Geany is quite a bit lighter, but may lack some features you're looking for.

if you want to try them, bring up a terminal and type in

sudo apt-get install eclipse
sudo apt-get install geany

they will be under the Applications -> Programming menu




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