C compilers

[j.f.van valkenburg]

In article <dvu.673625513 at houligan>, dvu at houligan.encore.com (Dang Vu) writes:
> Can someone tell me the difference between the C compilers available??
> 
> I'm looking for one, just to do simple basic C programming, looking for one I've
> seen the following: Turbo C, MS C, and Quick C.
> 
> But why is quick C only about $60 and the others are around $300, what does
> the more expensive ones offer that the Quick C doesn't.
> 
> Is it more libraries, a super-editor, a better compiler??
> 
> Could you send me some answers and suggestions of what I really need.
> 
> Joe Sosa
> jsosa at encore.com

My personal favorite is Power C from MIX Software.

advantages:

	large extensive manual
	Large Libraries
	ANSI standard
	IEEE Floating point
	$19.95

	Source for Library - $10.00

	BCD Business Math Available
	Available from MIX at 214-783-6001


Disadvantages

	No fancy graphic user interface ( command line method)


Disclaimer

	I am in no way connected with MIX Software - Just a very satisfied
	customer.


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