VC++ Questions......

[Smie]

I have 2 questions,

1: when creating a new project in VC++, there is a box in the lower right hand corner of the dialog box that lets you select a platform, but Win32 is the only one. Is there a way to be able to program for different os?

2:I know its C++, but is there just a way to code in straight C?



Im new, please dont mind my ignorance. Thanks for any help.

[jim mcnamara]

1. No, the compiler works only for Windows platforms.
There are free linux c++ compilers from www.gnu.org

2. VC++ accepts standard C. In fact, it's common to have a windows MFC front end with a lot of ansi C from old apps.
At least where I am.

[parksie]

To use C, just use a file with a .c extension rather than .cpp. The compiler will automatically choose the language based on the extension

Jim - MFC over C? Ouch...why not just program the interface in C and keep it all simple?

[jim mcnamara]

Because we ported a bunch of C code to windows from DOS.
Specialty spreadhseet applications mostly, that access data from remote disks.