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C compiler for Solaris 10
First off, I am all new to Unix, so when I require for help, could people please response in plain english and step by step.
I am enrol in a university course to do c programming in unix environment. Thus I have downloaded the Solaris 10 Unix OS. Being Solaris, I believe it has Java programming support rather than C programming.
So I need a c compiler. Is that all I need for making c programs?
What is a reliable and user friendly c compiler? Please supply the URL for download and documentations about it if exists.
I know I will likely download a *.tar.gz file. Can someone explain how to unzip it and where the unzip file should go. (I'm sorry, I come from a window platform, I am clueless with zip type on unix.)
And once the file is unzip, how do I execute or install the c compiler?
Please NOTE: I am on solaris OS, please give instructions that is compatible (work) with this distribution.
Thank you in advance.