From: "A. Jans-Beken" <jansb000 AT wxs DOT nl>
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject: Re: Is DJGPP really suitable for beginners?
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:40:15 -0800
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> Does anyone know of a more basic, freeware
> compiler that I could try?

MINGW32
DEVCPP
LCC-WIN32
plus many more

> Alternatively, can anyone tell me why I
> should persevere with DJGPP?

I do not know of any compiler whit the support that this newsgroup offers.
My experience is that no matter how complex a problem appears to you (me),
there is always someone to answer it in this newsgroup.

Now try THAT with any commercial compiler. This is a really GOOD reason to
stick with DJGPP. Believe me because I have been exactly in the position
where you seem to be right now.