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Subject: Re: threads
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On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:15:33 -0400, Drew <drew AT drew DOT com> wrote::

>Thanks Ben....what C++ compiler should I use to do threads?  Is there
>a free one like DJGPP that does threads that I could use or will I
>need to purchase a GUI one like Borland?
>

You need to use a compiler for an OS that supports threading. 

For example, the Linux/Unix version of GCC will do threads just fine.
The issue isn't the compiler.  It's the OS.  DOS is a single tasking
OS, and isn't POSIX compliant, so it doesn't support threading.  I
doubt you'll find any DOS oriented compilers that will support
threading

If you want to compile for windows and you use a compiler specifically
meant for windows, you will be able to do threading.


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Thanks,

MCheu