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Originally Posted by willkoh

What?? *Microsoft* VC++ is not windows-specific?? You can do other than windows programming? I remembered asking about DevC++ If I could compile for other platforms if I didn't use windows APIs or procs that is to be called by the system (windows), and people said, no - it's a windows compiler.

The thread: http://cboard.cprogramming.com/showt...733#post434733

(This time I actually wrote 'thread' on first attempt - I usually start typing 'threat' )

It is a Windows compiler. What Fitlike meant was if you're doing graphical/Win32 programming, download the SDK.

Probably two important links for anyone wondering about VC++ 2005
Win32 in Express http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ex...alc/usingpsdk/
Edition Comparison http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hs24szh9.aspx

I'm now convinced after doing some research about 2005 and owning my own copy that it is a ploy to sell Windows Vista and add VB-like qualities to C++ and yet still claim to be C++.

MS be damned.