6.1 WHY USE `C'?

---

Ø•Û��ÛØ“Û

`C' is commonly used to produce operating systems and commercial software. Some examples of these are UNIX, Lotus-123, dBase, and some `C' compilers.

Machine Portable, which means that it requires only small changes to run on other computers.

Very Fast, almost as fast as assembler.

Emphasizes structured programming, by focusing on functions and subroutines.

You may easily customize 'C' to your own needs.

Suited to Large and Complex Programs.

Very Flexible, allows you to create your own functions.