Hey everybody!

Not sure if this goes here, but I think it's the best fit.

I was just wondering, how do I use a compiler from Emacs?

Also, how do I turn syntax highlighting on?

Thanks in advance!

M-x compile will offer to run make for you; you can change it to some other command if you like, obviously.

The syntax highlighting depends a bit on which version of Emacs you are using. Probably the simplest way to find the right variable and mode is to run M-x customize and look for "faces" options, specifically "global font lock". Or simply try M-x global-font-lock-mode if you just want to try it once.

Thanks for the help, but I've decided to go to Vim now, and join the Dark Side.

Now, can anyone help me with compiling/syntax highlighting for that?

Well, specifically, I mean a Common Lisp compiler, a C++ compiler, and a Fortran 95 compiler (not immediately, but in the future).

Probably better to post a separate thread about that -- not many vim users will read this particular topic.

Hmmm, you're right. Thanks again!