Hi, can M$ Visual Studio 2008 compile and work with C?

I have recently been given a copy and have always properly wanted to learn to code in C.


Any help on if it is suitable and how to go about setting it up and any info on compiling.


I have had some experience in coding in it but I can't remember the complier we used...


Sorry to sound like a complete noob...


Cheers,

Hi, can M$ Visual Studio 2008 compile and work with C?
Visual C++ 2008 can definately create C program.


Just create a console c++ (not managed) project, uncheck any dependency on mfc/atl/.net etc then you will have a clean project with main function for your c program.
Reply:visual stuido suports c++ but to best i know it dont support c how ever dev http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html does suport c
Reply:If you want to start C programming VS2008 is not a good start point. It will throw you straight in to a mountain of code, a good start point would be turbo c or cc in linux. And i agree with rhe person above devcpp for windows is excellent. Thats how i began.