C compiler

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brueneboy
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C compiler

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What is the best c compiler for developing OS's? Also, are there any good tutorials about development of operating systems?
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I'd imagine everyone has their own preference. I'd suggest GCC. Not only is it used by more tutorials (and therefore easier for a beginner to pick up quickly) but it (along with the GNU binutils) have several excellent tools for osdev.

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personally, i prefer the Visual Studio (and its optimizer is considered second only to intels -- which is very expensive), but as jeff said, everyone has there own opinions

lots of good tutorials on bonifide
check my sig -- its got some very good links
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