Mail Archives: djgpp/1996/12/06/19:29:06
I would have to agree. When I first started using Turbo C++ a couple
of years ago I could barley even get my own programs to compile,
mostly because at that time I had only read a couple of chapters about
C programming and didn't know anything about linking, converting C
source code to machine language or pre-processing or anything. Now I
think of myself a couple years ago and chuckle. I didn't even know
what the Include search paths or library serch path's were in TC++. I
think if DJGPP is used as someone's first compiler, if they can get
past the already steep learning curve of C combined with that of
DJGPP, it is a good thing. It tells you more about what's going on
when you have to specify a command line or specific search paths and
stuff. It's a great compiler and I use it the most of any development
system I've got. Also with MSVC++ and BC++ there is a bit of a
learning curve with all the class browsers and object views and code
straining gadgets that will do your taxes for you as it brews coffee.
I like using MS-DOS edit to edit my programs. Open two dos windows,
one at the command prompt for compiling and the other in an edit
window. Just some thoughts.
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