routh@eltanin.rtp.semi.harris.com (Kevin Routh x622) (06/01/91)
Should I upgrade my TC 2.0 to the new C++ version? What C language differences/improvements are there (besides the obvious C++ capability)? -- Kevin Routh (routh@rtp.semi.harris.com) Harris Corporation, Durham, NC (919) 361-1622
miller@b-mrda.ca.boeing.com (Mark Miller) (06/03/91)
I just upgraded from TC 2.0 to BC++ 2.0 using the ANSI C compiler in BC++ (ported an existing program). I didn't notice any extensions to C, but I really like the new IDE. On my machine (386 w/4 meg memory), the BCX option allows the compiler to run in and use extended memory. Hence, available space for compilation is on the order of 3 meg. The mouse-driven multi-window environment with context-sensitive help is also nice. I also like the "transfer" menu option, which allows me to run external programs (like Turbo Debug or my terminal emulator) without exiting the BC++ environment. Turbo Profiler is handy for optimizing my code. Hope this helps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mark R. Miller | Boeing Commercial Airplane Company | Seattle, WA | Internet: miller@b-mrda.boeing.com | Voicenet: (206) 237-0960 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------