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From: kenyee@ksr.com (Ken Yee)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++,comp.os.msdos.apps,comp.windows.ms
Subject: recommended C++ compilers
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Date: 29 Dec 90 03:05:18 GMT
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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)