JB>          I am *very* new to C and I need a compiler (obviously) ..
JB> I am wondering what is the best compiler for a beginner like me and how 
JB> much is it gonna cost me .. 

If you're after the compiler, and not a tutorial, then get EMX 0.9b,
which is free, and ask again if there's something that it doesn't
do that you need.  BFN.  Paul.
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