Message-Id:	<2.2.32.19970115201821.006e8bcc@delilah>
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Date:	Wed, 15 Jan 1997 12:18:21 -0800
To:	"Salvador Eduardo Tropea (SET)" <salvador AT natacha DOT inti DOT edu DOT ar>
From:	Alan Wilson <alan DOT wilson AT wilshire DOT com>
Subject:	Re: Is DJGPP just as good as Borland C++

At 05:04 PM 1/15/97 +0000, you wrote:

>> But what I want to know is should I go out and buy a compiler like Borland
>> C++ or will DJGPP be all I need to learn C++ proficiently(along with a
>> couple of books)?  I heard that this is one of the best compilers out there
>> and that's not just because it's free(although I do like that!).  I also
>> heard that Rhide is a good companion.  Is it really??  


>  Don't waste your money buying a comertial product, just donload DJGPP &
RHIDE. 
>  I have BC 3.1 (U$S 350 4 years ago) but I use DJGPP for my programs, the
only 
>advantage of BC is the speed when compiling, so use your money to upgrade your 
>CPU and specially buy more RAM, it's a better way to invest your money.
>  
>  One of the advantages of DJGPP is the mailing list, you can ask here all the 
>problems that could appear.
>


Thanks!  I'll save my money and invest my time and energy in learning DJGPP
and RHIDE.  And use the best customer service in the world...the internet.
Thanks!
Alan Wilson

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