[comp.os.msdos.programmer] Borland C++, how to get it?

gmc@helix.nih.gov (Gordon M. Charrick) (03/21/91)

I've seen C++ 2.0 at ONE place around here, that was at the Soft Warehouse
and they wanted something like $325. I called Borland and they also wanted
some outrageous amount of money for it and they said they they didn't have
discounts for Microsoft C owners (I have it) the way they had for Turbo
C++. The only way to get it cheap seems to be to buy Turbo C++ (it's still
available) and then upgrade.

Is it possible to buy it at a reasonable price (< $150) right now? How?
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Gordon Charrick [n4ytx]                office: (301) 496-4823
gmc@{helix,alw}.nih.gov
NIH, Division of Computer Research and Technology, Bethesda, MD

oper@vms.macc.wisc.edu (MACC Operator) (03/22/91)

In article <1107@nih-csl.nih.gov>, gmc@helix.nih.gov (Gordon M. Charrick) writes...

>I've seen C++ 2.0 at ONE place around here, that was at the Soft Warehouse
>and they wanted something like $325. I called Borland and they also wanted
>some outrageous amount of money for it and they said they they didn't have
>discounts for Microsoft C owners (I have it) the way they had for Turbo
>C++. The only way to get it cheap seems to be to buy Turbo C++ (it's still
>available) and then upgrade.
> 
>Is it possible to buy it at a reasonable price (< $150) right now? How?
>--
>Gordon Charrick [n4ytx]                office: (301) 496-4823
>gmc@{helix,alw}.nih.gov
>NIH, Division of Computer Research and Technology, Bethesda, MD


   Yes, become affiliated with a university.  Borland offers substantial 
educational discounts.  I ordered my copy for $99.95.  Of course tuition 
might set you back a bit.

mcl9337@aim1.tamu.edu (MARK CHRISTOPHER LOWE) (03/24/91)

One mighty question... I have received my Borland C++ 2.0 (on 18 March, I
believe).  Now... How the HELL do I know if I received the heretofore-
overly-discussed Help Compiler??  I haven't really had a chance to mess with
the software at all, so I can't tell.  Has the compiler even been sent to
anyone yet?  

I know that upon registering, those that don't have it will receive it.  So,
I just need the info.

Thanks a ton...

Mark C. "Bro!" Lowe - KB5III