As Paul Robinson had made known to Andrew Frank, on 29 Mar 98  12:06:00, I 
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 PR> mmm the type of compiler im looking for is one, that isnt the fastest
 PR> etc, i just need something that will handle the basics and some of the
 PR> trickier stuff
 PR> just something for the beginner
 Hmmm.  Some books come with a trial (read crap) version of Borland C.  
Otherwise, I'd recommend Power C, it's cheap, and works.
 Andrew
... Windows 95, Pre-emptively Challenged!
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