VS C++ 2005 express. After you install the program, it creates VS 2005 command prompt. Start the command prompt with that, and you can type "CL" and whatever .c to compile. Thanks, Young ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lamar Upshaw" <lupshaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:22 PM Subject: Beginning C and C++ Can anyone please suggest a very simple to use C compiler; something that would allow me to write code using a text editor, and then running the text file through the compiler? I've discovered I'll need to learn C, java, and more perl to work with symbian. Until I can get hold of a better pc, I'm limited to using a pc running windows ME, which is not my fault! lol *smile* I know I can run the perl interpreter on here, but I'm not so sure abut C and java. Also, can anyone suggest a good place to start when it comes to learning C for the first time? Something that's for dummies or idiots at first? *smile* With All Respect, Upshaw, LaMar T __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind