Hi,

Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a long-time
PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom use
Macs.

Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows and
Mac?

I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a JPEG
logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on sticking
as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use separate
compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both platforms
(with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to write this
program and sell it.

For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal but
do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But I know
I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to get
experienced guidance.

Thanks,
Robert

"GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CA0ABF65-E322-4ED7-A31C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
> long-time
> PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom
> use
> Macs.
>
> Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
> to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
> and
> Mac?
>
> I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a JPEG
> logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on
> sticking
> as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use
> separate
> compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both platforms
> (with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to write
> this
> program and sell it.
>
> For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal but
> do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But I
> know
> I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to get
> experienced guidance.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
The places to inquire would be comp.lang.c and comp.lang.c++.

Jim

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/visualc/default.aspx & download the Visual
C++ 2008 Express Version

Look at No. 2 on the left for the free download & you can still write
unmanaged code

You can go to: www.download.com & search there or even www.google.co.uk

--
SPAMCOP User


"GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CA0ABF65-E322-4ED7-A31C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
> long-time
> PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom
> use
> Macs.
>
> Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
> to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
> and
> Mac?
>
> I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a JPEG
> logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on
> sticking
> as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use
> separate
> compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both platforms
> (with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to write
> this
> program and sell it.
>
> For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal but
> do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But I
> know
> I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to get
> experienced guidance.
>
> Thanks,
> Robert

>Hi,
>
>Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a long-time
>PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom use
>Macs.
>
>Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
>to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows and
>Mac?
>
>I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a JPEG
>logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on sticking
>as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use separate
>compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both platforms
>(with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to write this
>program and sell it.
>
>For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal but
>do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But I know
>I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to get
>experienced guidance.
>
>Thanks,
>Robert

I think GCC teamed up with glibc would work for you. DO search
searching on Google for the two for Mac OS.

Thanks. Actually I downloaded Express Edition a week or two ago and
installed it, but it asked for a product registration key. I read elslewhere
on a Google search that it was free through Nov 2007. Is there a defaultl key
to enter?

If it's not too expensive I could just buy it, not a problem. Also, I can
post further questions to the language forum if this is the wrong forum per
the other respondent.

Thanks again,
Robert

"SPAMCOP User" wrote:

> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/visualc/default.aspx & download the Visual
> C++ 2008 Express Version
>
> Look at No. 2 on the left for the free download & you can still write
> unmanaged code
>
> You can go to: www.download.com & search there or even www.google.co.uk
>
> --
> SPAMCOP User
>
>
> "GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:CA0ABF65-E322-4ED7-A31C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
> > long-time
> > PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom
> > use
> > Macs.
> >
> > Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
> > to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
> > and
> > Mac?
> >
> > I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a JPEG
> > logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on
> > sticking
> > as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use
> > separate
> > compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both platforms
> > (with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to write
> > this
> > program and sell it.
> >
> > For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal but
> > do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But I
> > know
> > I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to get
> > experienced guidance.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Robert
>
>

With the Express version you can use the HELP menu to register. You can
login using a Windows Live account which will give you a serial number for
free that you can enter

I have 2 versions; Professional & Team Suite. I downloaded the latter for
free using my MSDN Platinum Subscription but bought Professional

Borland used to have an archive section where you can download an older
version for free

--
SPAMCOP User



"GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:CF781273-789A-4574-8019-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks. Actually I downloaded Express Edition a week or two ago and
> installed it, but it asked for a product registration key. I read
> elslewhere
> on a Google search that it was free through Nov 2007. Is there a defaultl
> key
> to enter?
>
> If it's not too expensive I could just buy it, not a problem. Also, I can
> post further questions to the language forum if this is the wrong forum
> per
> the other respondent.
>
> Thanks again,
> Robert
>
> "SPAMCOP User" wrote:
>
>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/visualc/default.aspx & download the
>> Visual
>> C++ 2008 Express Version
>>
>> Look at No. 2 on the left for the free download & you can still write
>> unmanaged code
>>
>> You can go to: www.download.com & search there or even www.google.co.uk
>>
>> --
>> SPAMCOP User
>>
>>
>> "GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:CA0ABF65-E322-4ED7-A31C-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
>> > long-time
>> > PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of
>> > whom
>> > use
>> > Macs.
>> >
>> > Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can
>> > use
>> > to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
>> > and
>> > Mac?
>> >
>> > I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a
>> > JPEG
>> > logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on
>> > sticking
>> > as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use
>> > separate
>> > compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both
>> > platforms
>> > (with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to
>> > write
>> > this
>> > program and sell it.
>> >
>> > For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal
>> > but
>> > do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But
>> > I
>> > know
>> > I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to
>> > get
>> > experienced guidance.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Robert
>>
>>

GettingByOk <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a long-time
>PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom use
>Macs.

Check GCC, the GNU compiler, or Bloodshed at
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(Shell/User)
(E-Mail Removed)
http://members.cox.net/slatteryt

Thank you, Tim.

"Tim Slattery" wrote:

> GettingByOk <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a long-time
> >PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom use
> >Macs.
>
> Check GCC, the GNU compiler, or Bloodshed at
> http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
>
> --
> Tim Slattery
> MS MVP(Shell/User)
> (E-Mail Removed)
> http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
>

Thank you.

"SPAMCOP User" wrote:

> With the Express version you can use the HELP menu to register. You can
> login using a Windows Live account which will give you a serial number for
> free that you can enter
>
> I have 2 versions; Professional & Team Suite. I downloaded the latter for
> free using my MSDN Platinum Subscription but bought Professional
>
> Borland used to have an archive section where you can download an older
> version for free
>
> --
> SPAMCOP User
>
>
>
> "GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:CF781273-789A-4574-8019-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Thanks. Actually I downloaded Express Edition a week or two ago and
> > installed it, but it asked for a product registration key. I read
> > elslewhere
> > on a Google search that it was free through Nov 2007. Is there a defaultl
> > key
> > to enter?
> >
> > If it's not too expensive I could just buy it, not a problem. Also, I can
> > post further questions to the language forum if this is the wrong forum
> > per
> > the other respondent.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Robert
> >
> > "SPAMCOP User" wrote:
> >
> >> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/visualc/default.aspx & download the
> >> Visual
> >> C++ 2008 Express Version
> >>
> >> Look at No. 2 on the left for the free download & you can still write
> >> unmanaged code
> >>
> >> You can go to: www.download.com & search there or even www.google.co.uk
> >>
> >> --
> >> SPAMCOP User
> >>
> >>
> >> "GettingByOk" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:CA0ABF65-E322-4ED7-A31C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
> >> > long-time
> >> > PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of
> >> > whom
> >> > use
> >> > Macs.
> >> >
> >> > Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can
> >> > use
> >> > to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
> >> > and
> >> > Mac?
> >> >
> >> > I need to do basic operations like create/move/delete directories, a
> >> > JPEG
> >> > logo, display status windows and write out an ASCII file. I plan on
> >> > sticking
> >> > as much as possible to K&R C, at least at first, so if I have to use
> >> > separate
> >> > compilers I can hopefully compile and run the same code on both
> >> > platforms
> >> > (with changes for directory commands, etc. I suppose). I intend to
> >> > write
> >> > this
> >> > program and sell it.
> >> >
> >> > For background, I did a little C programming years ago, more in Pascal
> >> > but
> >> > do have a computer science degree so I'm not a complete beginner. But
> >> > I
> >> > know
> >> > I could be stepping into a quagmire if I'm not careful so I'd like to
> >> > get
> >> > experienced guidance.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > Robert
> >>
> >>
>
>

GettingByOk wrote:

>>> Sorry if my question will offend anyone, not intentional.... I'm a
>>> long-time
>>> PC user But I'll be writing a program for creative pros, many of whom
>>> use
>>> Macs.
>>>
>>> Is there a good, inexpensive, easy to use C or C++ compiler that I can use
>>> to write a program for Windows and Mac? Or that will compile on Windows
>>> and
>>> Mac?
>> "SPAMCOP User" wrote:
>>
>> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/visualc/default.aspx & download the Visual
>> C++ 2008 Express Version
>>
>> Look at No. 2 on the left for the free download & you can still write
>> unmanaged code
>>
>> You can go to: www.download.com & search there or even www.google.co.uk
>>
>
> If it's not too expensive I could just buy it, not a problem. Also, I can
> post further questions to the language forum if this is the wrong forum per
> the other respondent.

Well actually this is the Windows XP General message area, so it's
really not tied to a specific topic as long as it involves using Windows
XP in some manner. Though the chances are slim that you'll find many
people who are proficient C or C++ programmers here. In effect all the
other person was saying is that you would have a much better chance at
getting more responses at the other message forum that was suggested.


--

Roy Smith
Windows XP Pro SP3