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C CLASS COMPILER ?

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#12018From: Christopher TolmieJul 12, 1991 11:24 PM
I've a question about the upcoming C programming course starting on Wednesday. Is there a recommended C compiler system that should be used for the class? Is the DICE compiler sufficient or do I need a commercial system to be able to do the work? I'm totally green when it comes to any programming, although I've tried to read about it, and do a few examples of basic, and postscript. I did try the C course last year but fell behind the class due mostly to other duties that kept me off-line. I'd like to start again but I imagine the compiler I tried to use the last time has been updated or surpassed with some other system that I think I'd better DL before the class gets stared next week. Any suggestions would be most helpful to me. Thanks, Chris ACCU-TYPE & GRAPHICS (a service bureau in Delaware)
#12074From: SPC Superbase Tech SuppJul 15, 1991 2:16 PM
I found DICE quite good and complete. Check it out before you buy a C compiler. I think you'll be happy with it. I know I am. – via Whap!
#12145From: Vic WagnerJul 17, 1991 7:57 PM
I have the SAS C compiler (which we use at work) I also have DICE. I will try to make sure all the examples work on both.
#12186From: John GagerJul 18, 1991 6:43 PM
Vic, I want to attend your C class but won't be able to be on the CO's because I'm long distance so the cost will be prohibitive. Will you have transcripts of the classes available, lessons, etc. for downloading? Thanks! John
#12190From: Vic WagnerJul 18, 1991 7:42 PM
Yes, transcripts will be uploaded. I _just_ finished uploading the transcript from last night (intro, etc.). Lectures will be uploaded as well and should be posted by Fridays/midnight (PDT). I'll put a message here in the C Programming section whenever I upload something for class. I'm sorry you won't be able to make the Wednesday COs, but feel free to submit 'homework' I'll read everybody's.
#12213From: Software EtcJul 19, 1991 12:16 AM
Hello Vic, I'm VERY interested in learning C on the Amiga. How Long are these classes? I usually work until 8 Central time, so thats 9 your time. I Doubt if I'd be able to attend the CO's. I will however download the transcripts and such. I have Lattice C Version 5.01 (I think), It's not 5.10 or higher. Will this do? Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
#12245From: Vic WagnerJul 19, 1991 5:49 PM
Craig, Whatever gave you the idea that I was on "Eastern" time. I'm on Pacific time, and 8PM CDT is 6PM PDT. Which just happens to be the time class CO starts. Hope to see you.
#12312From: Software EtcJul 21, 1991 12:53 AM
Sorry, Seems to me things are always scheduled in Eastern time here on CIS (Maybe I should read these things first eh?) In any case 8 PM is still too early for me, by the time I get home from work it's going on nine. Oh well, maybe I'll take wednesdays off. <G> I'm sure I'll be able to check in once and a while though. Lature. Craig Glaser (Software Etc Milwaukee) – via Whap!
#12363From: Vic WagnerJul 22, 1991 4:32 PM
Craig, Hope you can drop in some Wednesday evening.