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A compiler is what you use to turn your code into a program. Compilers vary greatly in quality as well as price; ranging from free to hundreds of dollars. Many compilers come with their own IDE (intergrated development environment), while others are used at the command line. To use a command line compiler you must first save your code using a text editor.

Dev-C++ 4
Operating System: Windows and Linux
Compiles: C and C++.
IDE: Yes
Download: devcpp4exe.zip from bloodshed.net

Pacific C
Operating System: DOS and Windows.
Compiles: C
IDE: Yes
Download: pacific.exe from htsoft.com

gcc
Operating System: Linux/Unix.
Compiles: C and C++
IDE: No

Turbo C++
Operating System: Windows and DOS
Compiles: C and C++
IDE: Yes

Microsoft Visual C++
Operating System: Windows
Compiles: C and C++
IDE: Yes