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Free MFC/ Windows C/C++ compiler?

Hi:
I just want to change a few things from time to time, and was wondering what is out there?

All the compiler be able to do is accept a VC++ project and generate a .exe. I tried LCC, Bloodshed, Digital and they all seem to have a format of their own..

Since I have been off programming for a long while I would appreciate anyone who can tell me that.

Thanks

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DanRollins

Mnay VC++ projects use MFC class objects. In that case, the Borland filth will fail. but if the code is really pure, using only std C++ and WinAPI calls, then Borland might work.

-- Dan

mbormann

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Is there nothing like VC++ out there? I have no idea how to include the standard afxres.h, windows.h in the compiler. Where can I get it please ?

THanks

DanRollins

afxres.h is specific to VC++; it is used by built-in MFC objects such as File menu on SDI apps.

Windows.h declares all Windows API fns and constants. All compilers that claim to be able to create Windows program will have this file. You can download it as part of the Windows SDK here:

http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/sdkupdate/

I doubt if that will help you much. Sorry. Your best bet is to just purchase a copy of VC++

-- Dan

peterchen092700

Watcom C++ recently went freeware. The last version I worked with came with MFC support - so you should be able to compile an MFC project (however, I don't know if it can import the project file directly, or if you have to create the Watcom C++ project on your own)

peter

TheFriend

To peterchen

How is Watcom C++ now? It used to be the best in the industry about 9-10 years ago. And it was my favorite.
(sorry to use this thread for sucha question but I don't have peterchan email address and I am very nostalgic about Watcom)

DanRollins

Watcom? What about Lifeboat? Microsoft's first C compiler was just a re-branded license of Lifeboat. I spoke with the founder at Comdex. He said: I work a lot these days... but only for fun :)

-- Dan

peterchen092700

Dan! shame on you... ;)
TheFriend: Dunno much, last version I worked with vas 11.0 (and I dearly hope this is not 10 years ago) But I agree with you, the feelings are almost nostalgic...

mbormann

ASKER

Sorry guys, I will evaluate and give points to multiple people. I have been away from home.

Thanks

mbormann

ASKER

I finally used free borland compiler.

Thanks to all for participating.

r45512

Watcom C/C++ is awesome, especially now that they went OpenSource... (http://www.openwatcom.org).

I've used the new OpenWatcom 1.0 and it's very good, the IDE is awesome.