Thanks Chad, I am really glad that somebody's heard my scream. I never used gcc before. But I think I will give it a go. I've been using Borland c++ for a while and quite happy with it. And now there is a free version can search using "Borland's Free C++ Compiler ". I guess the problem is in the make file regarding the include directory. Since I have no experience with Makefiles I don't know how to fix it. Thanks again Chad appreciated. With kindest regards yc Chad Perrin wrote: > Actually, I think gcc is probably a more common C compiler than Borland > C, as an alternative to the Microsoft compiler. It's even more popular > on MS Windows, from what I've seen -- though I admit my experience may > be > a bit skewed from the average in this regard. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.