Please inform me can we use C programming in all OS of Mobiles . Like J2ME, Symbian, I Phone, Apple..
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Jump to Post>Yes you can use its source code to all os
Assuming a compiler exists that targets the desired operating system. That's generally a safe assumption with C, but it does mean that you'll find systems where C isn't an option due to lack of developer tools.
Jump to PostIf the compiler will generate the proper machine codes and the linker will produce the proper addresses then yes it will produce executable code....The only remaining obstacle is wrapping the executable code in a format recognized by the operating system...
Isn't that the job of the linker?
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shashwat_2010 -5 Newbie Poster
Yes you can use its source code to all os with some modification you need to compile the source with the corresponding os compiler then the specific compiler with generate the correct binary output
Narue 5,707 Bad Cop Team Colleague
>Yes you can use its source code to all os
Assuming a compiler exists that targets the desired operating system. That's generally a safe assumption with C, but it does mean that you'll find systems where C isn't an option due to lack of developer tools.
Adak 419 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso
Yes, everybody except those condemned to Hell.
They have to use "Brainluck" language. ;) ;) (but with an f in place for the l letter)
Wikipedia search it for a laugh.
gerard4143 371 Nearly a Posting Maven
If the compiler will generate the proper machine codes and the linker will produce the proper addresses then yes it will produce executable code....The only remaining obstacle is wrapping the executable code in a format recognized by the operating system...
Ancient Dragon 5,243 Achieved Level 70 Team Colleague Featured Poster
If the compiler will generate the proper machine codes and the linker will produce the proper addresses then yes it will produce executable code....The only remaining obstacle is wrapping the executable code in a format recognized by the operating system...
Isn't that the job of the linker?
The program doesn't have to be compiled on the target operating system. There are cross-compilers which run on one os but compiles and links code for another os. I know of at least one os where there are no C compilers available, so the programmer's only choice is to write assembly code.
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