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From: bright@nazgul.UUCP (Walter Bright)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++
Subject: Re: Zortech 2.0 vs Turbo C++ professional
Message-ID: <234@nazgul.UUCP>
Date: 20 Jan 91 18:40:23 GMT
References: <688@tronsbox.xei.com>
Reply-To: bright@nazgul.UUCP (Walter Bright)
Organization: Zortech, Seattle
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In article <688@tronsbox.xei.com> tron1@tronsbox.xei.com (Kenneth Jamieson) writes:
/	2) Is there a Zortech C++ professional ???

Yes. It is called the Developer's Edition, and it includes full source to
the library (including floating point), our C++ Tools package (a class
library) and the C++ debugger. Source to the graphics package is
available separately.

/	3) How does Turbo and Zortech compare LANGUAGE wise.

They are roughly equivalent. Interestingly, people who develop with ZTC++
and port to TC++ complain a lot about bugs in TC++. People who develop
with TC++ and port to ZTC++ complain about bugs in ZTC++.

/	4) How do they compare environment wise ???

Zortech's environment is oriented towards large multi-file projects.

The main advantages of ZTC++:
o	ZTC++, because it uses protected mode, can compile far larger
	programs without thrashing or running out of memory.
o	ZTC++ compiles faster, especially on large source files. *
o	ZTC++ generates much faster/smaller code. *
o	ZTC++ has support for Windows, OS/2, Rational's 286 DOS Extender
	and Pharlap's 386 DOS Extender (yes, our 386 version generates
	32 bit applications).

* Based on an independent comparison of the two compilers available from
the Ladd Group, (303) 641-5418.

Further information can be obtained by calling Zortech at 800-848-8408
and requesting a brochure.

P.S. I work for Zortech.