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    Need a new compiler

    Hello all,
    I've writing software to run on an SBC running DOS 6.2. I've been using Borland Turbo C 3.0 compiler. I've just got a new laptop with Vista, and the Borland compiler will not run on it. So I'm looking for a new compiler to use. Any suggestions?

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    So which machine are you going to run the code on?
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    This thread might help.
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    But if Bladactania still wants to run code on the SBC, the choice is a lot more restricted.
    If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
    If at first you don't succeed, try writing your phone number on the exam paper.

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    What if you install VMWare or MS Virtual PC and install DOS on it and do your compiling inside the virtual machine?
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    Change your OS to XP 32 bit, and your Borland C will run fine.

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    You could run Turbo C in DOSBox

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    I was considering simply installing XP as well as Vista 64-bit so I could boot to either...

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    But after looking at DOSBox, I'll try that first

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