How can I install a C compiler on windows 8? I do not want to use an IDE

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I have Cygwin, but can't figure out how to install GCC, Nano, Emacs or anything of the sort. Any help is appreciated.

lol, 'I do not want to use an IDE'. inb4 SO questions with no debugging done because command-line gdb is too much work. — Martin James, Oct 30 '15 at 14:01
Mingw is very easy to install. Basically run an exe file and press "yes" a couple of times. — Lundin, Oct 30 '15 at 14:05

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:13

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You should select the installation of gcc and g++ when installing cygwin. Here is a screenshot:

Also a quick google search gave me this and this which may also answer your question about nano and emacs

edited May 23 '17 at 12:13

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answered Oct 30 '15 at 14:04

LBes

Thank you so much! I will check this out. – John Doe Oct 30 '15 at 14:32
No problem. If the problem is solved, remember to tick this as "answered" – LBes Oct 30 '15 at 14:33

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 30 '15 at 14:11

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you can use TDM . A compiler suite for 32- and 64-bit Windows based on the GNU toolchain

answered Oct 30 '15 at 14:11

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