C Compiler Question

[Tom Bullock]

I don't have access to a C compiler at work.  So I want to download a 
free compiler at home.  Since currently all I run at home is Windows XP, 
would I still be able to use the gcc compiler in that operating system, 
or would I first have to set up a linux environment in order to use that?

If I had to use linux for gcc, what compiler should I use as long as I 
am using Windows XP?

TIA.

Tom