C programming

Caryatnid

Hi.

Is there anywhere in DCU to learn C programming? It's not part of my course but I'd like to learn it. I understand from talking to my lecturers that I am not allowed to sit in on another class....

Also, is there Borland installed on the computer/what compiler can be used?

Thanks.

dregin

Redbrick run a few programming tutorials, but I don't think C is covered in them. Join redbrick and go in #lobby on their IRC server if you have any programming questions.

cognos

dont think you'll have any probs sitting in on some C lecs if theres any goin on. we do some C in operating systems design and implementation in 3rd year CA, and some in 2nd year intro to operating systems but no specific C courses. Dont know of anyone that does a specific course in C, theres a few C++ ones around tho. Online tutorials and examples and stuff are the best way to learn any new programming language in my experience, especially if you can allready program.

Caryatnid

Thanks for the replies.

Is there a compiler already installed on the computers that I can use? I can find the Java one, but no C....

radioactiveman

If you install linux on your own pc it should have c installed (you might have to make sure it's selected in the install though). For windows this one has a good name : http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/. It's been around for years (it is linked from the gcc (c for linux) page so it should be ok):D

Caryatnid

Thanks for that - but I'm talking about the normal college computers.
Is there not something already installed on these? I presume I am not allowed install stuff on these computers.

andrew163

Join redbrick, log into one of the servers and run GCC off it. Probably the easiest solution...

steveland?

All the computers in the engineering labs have Cygwin which can be used. Think some of the other labs have it too.

Ask one of the lab techs around whatever lab you usually use.

Either that or use Redbrick

Crucifix

The networked drive with all the programs (can't remember what it's called) should have Turbo C on there.

Sebzy

It's the I drive but if it's not there just download the exe from borland's site. You will be able to install it but after a reboot the files will vanish. So install it and save the installer on a usb key.

Ishmael

Its done in first year in Engineering degrees, Common entry to EE, EE, DME and what was formerly TC(EIEI or something now) do it.

I don't think you would have any problems sitting in on the lectures but they are only lectures and most of the actual learning is done in the labs which you won't have access to unless you are in engineering.

The module code is EE105 as far as i remember.

markpb

Caryatnid wrote: »

I understand from talking to my lecturers that I am not allowed to sit in on another class....

I've sat in on other courses lectures before without any problem. I might not have done so deliberately and I might not have had a clue what was going on but unless it's a tiny course, why would the staff care?

Caryatnid

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply. Some good suggestions there. Appreciate it.