How do I install Eclipse for C

How do I install Eclipse for C

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Need an easy install

• Steps involved

• SDK with all the libraries an开发者_如何学运维d stuff I'll need

• Variable path setup

• Anything else that may surprise a noob

I use the following plug-in which allows me to develop in both C and C++ Eclipse CDT

There are tutorials and instructions on how to download on the website, so if you have any other questions, let me know!

I've never used Eclipse for C or C++ (I have only used it for Java) and I'm guessing its just a simple install: http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-cc-developers/heliosr As far as I know, everything you'll need comes pre-packaged and configures itself as part of the installation. You'll need the JRE if you don't have it though.

I suggest going with MS Visual C++ express instead especially if you are on Windows. The reason is that getting the GNU C compiler installed with Eclipse on Windows is a real pain. I did it once and don't even remember since it's a bit of work to get Cygwin — which provides a Linux®-like environment on Windows installed. Not as easy and clear as it should be i.e. not just a point and click install like Eclipse with Java. I have a feeling not many people try installing it on Windows since the install documentation seems more geared towards the Linux where with many distro's gcc is already installed or a simple install.