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How to: Write and compile C programs on Mac OS X

25/01/11 13:37
How to: Write and compile C programs on Mac OS X
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During a programming class back in 2006, I had to find a way to write and compile C programs on my iBook G4. This was one of the ways I found to do that job.
Required:
  • Apple Developer Tools (available on OS X Install DVD)
  • A text editor (I use TextWrangler)
Steps:
  • Install Apple Developer Tools on the Mac OS X Install DVD by inserting Disk 1 and choosing Developer Tools.
  • Write a program with a text editor and save it with the extension .c
  • Open Terminal by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal
  • Type gcc with a space afterwards
  • compile
  • Drag the file with the .c extension to the Terminal window to place the location of the file.
  • Press Enter.
  • This will generate a file called a.out inside your user folder.
  • Type ~/a.out
  • Press Enter.
  • Watch your program come alive!

Using SSH with Terminal in Mac OS X

25/01/11 13:21
Terminal with SSH:
To begin using
Terminal icon to launch the application. Terminal is located in the Utilities folders in the Applications folder.
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Double-click the
  • Terminal window will appear with a command prompt.
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    A
  • ssh your-login-name@terpconnect.umd.edu.
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    At the prompt, type in
  • Directory password.
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    You will be prompted to type in your
  • TerpConnect command prompt will appear.
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    Once you successfully login, a