Setting up COBOL Compiler under Mac OS?

Question

In my university, we\'re being taught COBOL, and I\'m trying to get a head start and learn COBOL, C++, and Java before I get into the classes next year.
Problem is; COBOL is

Answer 1

You can use brew to install GNU Cobol (Open Cobol). Just type:

brew install gnu-cobol

Then to compile program use:

cobc -x hello.cob

Browse --help for more option (like super nice -free)