I want to learn C but i dont know where to start. What all do i need? Where can i get it? Do i need to pay for it? And all the rest of the stuff i need to get started. Thanks

Start with the "For Beginners" link above. Always read the manuals before asking questions, and try to be explicit when asking questions, small snippets of code demonstrating a problem you might come across are ok, but pasting an entire file into the form generally isn''t a good idea. Also learn how to use google, that skill will help you immensely.

You''ll need a compiler (which implies a linker and an assembler). An IDE isn''t required, but they''re somewhat useful. You could pay for all of that in a package or get it for free. See this for some free packages. Then get a learning source (a book or website). For a website use Google, there are dozens of tutorials online.

There are two good ways to learn. The first and more recemended is to take a class at a univesity or college. The second and much cheaper way is to bu a book the cost 20-30 dollars and will walk you through the basics. Most books also come with a version of MS Visual to practice in but you can not use it for commercial purposes.