InstantC Interesting Links
InstantC from Tenberry Software is more than just an excellent programmers' toolsuite -- though it does provide an excellent compiler, editor, debugger, code browser, interpreter, and all the tools you rely on. InstantC is a seamlessly integrated programming environment that can double your productivity and eliminate many of your worst headaches forever.
This page lists links of interest to InstantC programmers.
Newsgroups
comp.lang.c newsgroup -- the "firehose of newsgroups". Comp.lang.c is one of the busiest newsgroups (200-300 postings per day. It is somewhat of a challenge to post here, because of the "good news/bad news" character of c.l.c:
- The good news is that c.l.c. has a much higher fraction of posts are answered than other newsgroups.
- The bad news is that the 'gurus' who post the best answers are *extremely* aggressive about telling you to go someplace else if they view your post as off topic.
One of the best things about comp.lang.c is the comp.lang.c FAQ. Be sure to read the FAQ before posting a question, as there is often a sharp response for posting a frequently asked question.
The comp.lang.c FAQ has been fleshed out into a highly recommended actual book, "comp.lang.c FAQs: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions", by Steve Summit, pub. Addison-Wesley. Steve also maintains a web version of the comp.lang.c FAQ is at eskimo.com.
There are three good DOS newsgroups, although they really aren't independent, since about half the postings are cross-posted to two or all three. The answers you get here may not be as fast or as correct as comp.lang.c, but you are much less likely to get flamed!