From: dbarrett AT khaki DOT engin DOT umich DOT edu (David M Barrett)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject: Re: Is djgpp better than Watcom C?
Date: 17 Oct 1996 20:57:29 GMT
Organization: University of Michigan Engineering, Ann Arbor
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I used Watcom for a while (an older release), and was very turned off by 
the buggy IDE (it would sporatically not allow me to quit or delete 
initialization files or any number of bizarre occurances).  I switched to 
DJGPP and then proceeded to learn makefiles and the like, and I am 
infinately more happy.  Plus, I like the AT&T asm syntax as well as the 
huge support base.  I have no idea how the actual compilers compare, but 
don't be afraid to take the plunge just because it doesn't have a snazzy 
ide (or, check out Rhide if you're into that sort of thing).  In 
addition: DJGPP is FREE!

-David :)

Ian Mausolus (mausolus AT enterprise DOT ca) wrote:
: I'd like to know if DJGPP is better/superior to Watcom C, and if you think
: it is why?  I'm considering switching but only if it is actually worth it!

: Thanks,

: I.M.

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