How do you compile C#?

Question

So, I was wondering how to compile C#. I have Windows 7 Enterprise. Is there a built-in program or do I have do download one?

If I have to download one, what do you r

Answer 1

Your choices are:

1. csc.exe (the command line compiler), which is in c:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\Framework\v4.0.30319\
2. Install Visual Studio Express, the free edition of VS, for Windows/Console Applications, Web Applications, or Windows Phone Applications
3. Purchase a license for Visual Studio 2010 or get an MSDN subscription