Thread: Windows programs with Borland?

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    Windows programs with Borland?

    Is Borland capable of everything MSVC++6.0 is? Capable of programming Windows API? And isn't it free? If these questions are true, then can somebody give me a link to the latest version of Borland?

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    I believe there is a link from the front page of this site, in the compilers section.

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    Thanks, but is it the same? Thanks...

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    The same a what, MSVC? I'm not sure as I don't use it, but I think the free version is missing quite alot of the features. Here's the link -

    http://www.borland.com/bcppbuilder/freecompiler

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    What do you mean, "missing a lot"?
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    Have a look at the URL, there's a table comparing the features between versions. I wasn't comparing it to MSVC.

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    Thanks, dude. I think I'll stick with MSVC++.
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    If you're looking for a free C/C++ compiler, download Dev-C++. Well, really Dev-C++ is the IDE, but compiles in either Cygwin or Ming32 (you can choose from the Compiler Options). The resource editor isn't good, however.

    http://www.bloodshed.net/

    Approx. 7 megabyte download.

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    Borland does not support UNICODE as VC does, but that probably isn't a feature you will need for home use.
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