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Subject: Re: Error compiling with djgpp: system cannot execute the command specified
Date: 18 May 2005 09:45:44 -0700
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Hi All,

Thanks for the information. This seems to confirm my belief that the
implementation of DOS on Windows sucks .. :)

-Ahmad

CBFalconer wrote:
> arizvi wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the advice. Just out of curiosity - what is the reason
> > for this behavior? Is the limitation due to the compiler, and why
> > does it work with a makefile.
>
> It is really built into the command processor.  You can greatly
> improve it by installing 4dos (which is now available free) or 4NT,
> as you wish.  You can also use bash as your command processor.
>
> You should quote enough of the previous message to establish
> context.  See my sig line below if you really have to use the foul
> Google interface to usenet.
>
> --
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