| You are here: | About>Computing & Technology>C / C++ / C#> C> C Tutorials> Open the Watcom IDE |
![]() | C / C++ / C# |
Elsewhere on the WebOpenWatcom Download PageOpen Watcom HomeUseful Open Watcom Resources How to Download and Install the Open Watcom C/C++ CompilerOpen the Watcom IDEOnce you've installed Open Watcom (OW), you should see Open Watcom C-C++ on the Windows Program Menu. Click the Start button then move the cursor over Programs, The Open Watcom entry has a sub-menu and you want the fifth menu item, which is IDE. When you click this, the Open Watcom Integrated Development Environment (IDE) will open within a second or two.
The Watcom IDEThis is the heart of all development using OW. It contains project information and lets you compile and run applications. It is a bit dated looking and not a slick modern IDE like Visual C++ Express Edition, but it is an excellent and well tested compiler and debugger and is ideal for learning C.On the next page Learn how to compile your first program.
Elsewhere on the WebOpenWatcom Download PageOpen Watcom HomeUseful Open Watcom Resources |
Las Vegas on a BudgetFind a BargainHotel DealsCheap EatsFree AttractionsEntertainment for Less |
All Topics | Email Article | Print this Page | | ![]() |
| Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | Help | Our Story | Be a Guide |
| User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | ©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved. |



