Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!mailrus!tut.cis.ohio-state.edu!dsac.dla.mil!dsacg3.dsac.dla.mil!dsacg4.dsac.dla.mil!nol2321
From: nol2321@dsacg4.dsac.dla.mil (Jim Dunn)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.programmer
Subject: Re: Which C compiler: TC or MS?
Keywords: TC or MS C Compiler
Message-ID: <2545@dsacg4.dsac.dla.mil>
Date: 25 Sep 90 17:27:47 GMT
References: <4641@feldspar30.UUCP>
Distribution: usa
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus
Lines: 40

In article <4641@feldspar30.UUCP> nellis@motcid.UUCP (Michael R. Nellis) writes:
>I am looking to purchase a 'C' compiler.
>My previous experience with compilers is with
>the Microsoft 5.0 C compiler with QuickC and
>Codeview.  I have talked to persons with 
>TurboC experience and have heard good things.
>The latest version of MS C, 6.0, is said to
>have many new features and a new look.  Does
>anyone have any words of wisdom for me?  Does
>the price difference of ~$150 for the professional
>TurboC versus the ~$310 for the MS C 6.0 have
>a factor?  Money is not an issue here, support,
>and functionality is.
>
>I would greatly appreciate any input and will post
>the results if anyone is interested.

I'm sorry but I can't resist this one.  First of all, DON'T get Microsoft 6.0
unless you have a VERY SOUPED UP MACHINE!!!  You can get all the ANSI comp-
atibility and integrated environment with Microsoft Quick C v2.51.  There
will be many who will suggest that you go with C++, (i.e. Borland's Turbo C++)
but that would probably be a mistake if you wanted a C++ toolbox, or windows
programming support, etc.  (note, I'm not a C++ programmer, and I WON'T be for
quite a while...)  But from what I've heard/read/etc. Zortech C++ is the BEST
C++ package.

I'm still going to use Microsoft C 5.1 and Quick C 2.01, (they're compatible
with one another, as the MsC 6.0 and Quick C 2.5 are compatible), here at
work, and use the 2.5 at home...  The new ANSI compatibility can be a chore,
but they're making the rules, right!?!

:)

Also, as a little side note, I have nothing to do with Microsoft or Zortech
or Borland, besides using some of their products, but I DO happen to have a
copy (still in the plastic) of Microsoft Quick C v2.01 forsale for $40 (the
shipping is included) and Borland's Turbo C v2.00 forsale for $60 (shipping
included)...

Jim, jdunn@dsac.dla.mil