Thread: Dev Cpp for Windows 8 (with graphics.h)

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    Question Dev Cpp for Windows 8 (with graphics.h)

    I have to use Dev-cpp for my Project.My operating system is Windows 8 pro. I downloaded 5.3.0.3 TDM-GCC x64 4.6.1 Setup.It worked,I can compile an easy file(like print Hello World) but I want to use graphics.h function on devcpp.(Borland graphic interface). I did it on Windows 7.But now I got this error sstream: No such file or directory.. Thanks for replying

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    Why do you need it? It's essentially outdated garbage.
    You should probably be using a modern UI library such as GTK, or something else entirely.
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    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
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    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    I have an Project from university.They said that we have to use Dev C and BGI.I know it's a old garbage but It's not my choise

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    You may want to have a look to

    WinBGIm - Borland BGI emulation for MingW

    Not sure if it will work with Win8. As per indicated in previous post, graphics.h is Borland dependent and quite outdated right now.

    If it is not mondatory for your application, you better consider using another UI lib.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sh1dy View Post
    I have an Project from university.They said that we have to use Dev C and BGI.I know it's a old garbage but It's not my choise
    I see. Well, then it's not like you have much choice in the matter.
    Unfortunately, I know not much on the subject, so I am going to have to defer that to others and wish you luck.
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    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fnoyan View Post
    You may want to have a look to
    WinBGIm - Borland BGI emulation for MingW
    I downloaded it before. I'm pretty sure I put the files on true path.I did it on Windows 7 with this rar files.. If it doesn't work I create virtual machine for this...

    Quote Originally Posted by Elysia View Post
    I see. Well, then it's not like you have much choice in the matter.
    Unfortunately, I know not much on the subject, so I am going to have to defer that to others and wish you luck.
    Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by sh1dy View Post
    But now I got this error sstream: No such file or directory.. Thanks for replying
    I don't know about the graphics stuff, but this error looks like you're compiling C++ code as C. sstream is a C++ header.

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    > I have an Project from university.They said that we have to use Dev C and BGI
    If they insist on teaching this obsolete junk, then go and pester them for technical support.

    While you're doing that, also ask them how learning about 20+year old compilers prepares you for a life outside of university.
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    If you are really dependent on Turbo C, go for any virtualization solution (i would suggest virtualbox) and compile/run your code there.

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    Or DOSbox, which has a free DOS system pre-installed.

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