From:	"A. Sinan Unur" <asu1 AT cornell DOT edu>
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Subject:	Re: DJGPP questions - please help.
Date:	Mon, 07 Jul 1997 22:33:46 -0400
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kjm AT i2020 DOT net wrote:
> 
> I've got 2 simple questions that I would really appreciate answers to.
> 
> (1)     "With a few exceptions (notably, some of the C++ class 
> libraries), DJGPP is free" (from the faq.) What does this mean to a 
> learning c++ programmer - would some things not work?

if you already have the faq, read section 19. i do not understand how
legalities could make code work or not work.

> 
> (2)     Does DJGPP do templates, exceptions, etc. and does it comply
> to the latest ANSI c++ standard?

there is no ansi c++ standard yet. it is still in draft form. i have
seen posts regarding problems with templates and exceptions in the past.
your best bet is to search the mailing list archives at
http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/

> It says it needs a compiler that complies with
> the latest ANSI C standard (in 95 anyway) and can handle templates and
> exceptions and maybe some other things like that.

afaik, gcc (and therefore djgpp) complies 100% to the ANSI C standard.
but that has nothing to do with templates and exceptions.
-- 
   Sinan
 
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