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MasterGoon
Nov 25th, 2000, 06:41 PM
Hey. I am just starting to learn C++ and am not sure which version to buy. I don't have big pockets, and noticed MS Visual C++ Standard is far cheaper than professional. Some help?
parksie
Nov 26th, 2000, 05:27 AM
You don't need to buy one at all. Borland have their compiler up for download free.
There's also the GNU C++ compiler, DJGPP (with RHIDE development environment).
But on Visual C++...Professional just comes with extra bits that you don't need unless you really want them. Standard is fine for learning. (waitaminit - is there a learning edition?)
MasterGoon
Nov 26th, 2000, 10:46 AM
ok, thanks, where do I get the borland compiler. I guess I'll go get standard of the visual, only 50 dollars :eek:
parksie
Nov 26th, 2000, 10:49 AM
http://www.borland.com and look for Free Command Line Tools.
I prefer borland Turbo C++ 3.0 rather than BC5(freecommandlinetools.exe)
TC3 has an IDE like RHIDE for DJGPP... they are very similar
You can buy Game Programmer's Starter Kit 3.0 for around $50 US, and it's shipped with 3 e-books on C++ and Intro edition of C++. As a bonus, DirectXSDK, Genesis 3D Enigne and a Games Sages book are also added.
Actaully i just saw that advertised for 20.
thats because the latest version is #4
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