kenyee@ksr.com (Ken Yee) (12/29/90)
I find myself contemplating the purchase of a C++ compiler for an 80386...does anyone have suggestions based on trials/tribulations with Zortech C++ or Turbo C++ (the two major players)? Is Gnu C++ usable on the PC? From what I've read: Zortech Benefits: - support for OS/2 and Unix and 32-bit DOS applications - support for Windows - DOS Extender/Virtual Code Manager - Debugger with mouse interface - library source code - libraries for graphics/TSRs - faster? Drawbacks: - no MASM compatible assembler - MUCH more expensive (+$300) for Developer's edition Turbo Benefits: - Programmer's Platform with mouse interface - VROOM virtual code manager - Debugger/Profiler/Assembler - Link to Turbo Pascal? Drawbacks: - lack of Windows support? Anyone know when there will be? - X-windows development not possible? Gnu Benefits: - free Drawbacks: - lack of libraries - code generator for 386 is horrible - compilation is slow/memory hog - Windows support? I'll summarize to the net if there is sufficient interest... Ken (kenyee@ksr.com or uunet!ksr.com!kenyee)