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From: melling@cs.psu.edu (Michael D Mellinger)
Newsgroups: comp.os.os2.programmer
Subject: Beginner's questions
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Date: 6 Dec 90 09:48:17 GMT
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I have several questions that I am hoping someone can answer.

First, I am using MS C 6.0 and OS/2 1.2.

1. How can I compile a file that will run under DOS, Windows and OS2?
   I would like to include EGA resolution graphics with color.  The
   program also includes BIOS calls.  I set the compiler flags -G2 -Lr
   -AL(plus many others) and then tried to use the BIND command, but it
   gave me an invalid executable file error.

2. Is there a Unix make available?

3. Is Emacs(GNU flavor) available?  I am currently using Freemacs in
   DOS mode.  It is pretty good except that it doesn't have an undo.
   Can Microsoft's M editor be made to emulate Emacs?  Also, can I
   swap the Control and Caps Lock key in OS/2?

4. Can the OS/2 DOS box be run in a window instead of full-screen?

5. Finally, does a FAQ exist for this newsgroup, and is there a good
   anonoymous ftp site for OS/2 binaries and source.

I am presently making modifications to a program that was written in
DOS, and I would like to move from Windows 3.0 to OS/2 as my
development platform.  Any help or other suggestions in how to make
OS/2 a more productive platform will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike