How to install DJGPP

Question

I am brand new to C and programming. I would like to use DJGPP as my compiler at this point. How can I install it? From what I understand it is multiple files. I cant seem to find a site that actually has the files that has working links. Thank you!

I am on Windows Vista.

Answer 1

His official website worked for me when I downloaded it:

http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/zip-picker.html

Choose what you want and follow the instructions.

Answer 2

I've used DJGPP for some time, and I quickly switched to MinGW. IIRC DJGPP is an old 16-bit compiler and I had problems with accents or whatever. MinGW seems to be the most up to date GCC port for Windows.

Answer 3

Installing DJGPP on Vista might be a bit challenging for you now. I'd recommend that you go with native Windows C compiler, for example, Cygwin or MinGW.

If you insist on trying DJGPP, then go to the DJGPP zip picker and select options as necessary. Pick Windows 2000 or XP for an OS.

The reason why it's better to go with native Windows compiler than DOS-based one such as DJGPP is that DOS support in 2000/XP/Vista is rather buggy and limited. DJGPP developers have done heroic amount of effort to support these OSes, but some of the limitations are unfortunately unavoidable.