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why don't MS provide a default compiler on XP?
Posted by Jacky Luk on February 3rd, 2006


Linux has gcc and g++
DOS has quick basic
How come Windows has got none?
Thanks
Jack


Posted by Tim Slattery on February 3rd, 2006


"Jacky Luk" <jl@knight.com> wrote:

That's how Microsoft decided they'd do it.

You can find (free) gcc and g++ versions that will run on Windows.
Look here: http://math.claremontmckenna.edu/ALee/g++/g++.html or
Google for it.

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(DTS)
Slattery_T@bls.gov

Posted by Steve N. on February 3rd, 2006


Jacky Luk wrote:

Programming functionality was moved to a new product line.

Steve N.


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