Borland C++ 5.02

[Paul Victorey]

I am seeing a good number of questions about compilers. If you're like me, you'd like a free compiler, all the way.

Well, Borland *had* a really good, free Integrated Developing Environment (IDE), with the compiler, for free. But now, they no longer give this out.

However, you CAN still get copies of Borland C++ 5.02 (which is the last version, I believe, that had an IDE included for free).

One place this is available is in the following kit:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...442884-2428731

Do be aware though, that the help files are sub-par in that they are poorly organized and cross referenced. And the book that comes with this package is C only, or so it appears (I never read it).

However, there are a lot of complete sample programs (maybe 60-75 short programs) that demonstrate how to do windows programming, so there's a way to learn windows programming right there. And I use this very package to compile all my windows programs, so if you need someone to discuss tricks and secrets, or to send you sample skeleton programs, I'm here to help.

Overall, it's a very good program, lacking in only a few minor areas. I bought this very kit, and I consider it one of my best buys, ever.

[Werewolfdaddy]

I recently downloaded this compiler from Morpheus and want to start my education in c++. To facilitate that, I also downloaded a pdf of "C++ How to" by Jan Walter, Danny Kalev and others. How good is this one?

[Captn]

Paul,

I to am learning C++ and I'm a newbie. Does this compiler have a linker? Or is this something I need to download seperately? Thanks, Captn

[Paul Victorey]

Yes, it includes a linker.

[Arup]

Hi WerewolfDaddy
Could you please mention the site from where u have downloaded "C++ How To" by Jan Walter, Danny Kalev and others. I also need this for my education.
By the way Paul and everybody,( FYI) One can download Borland C++ 5.5 Builder Compiler and Turbo Debugger free. The site address is http://www.borland.com/bcppbuilder/freecompiler
The compiler is 8.7 MB
I am trying to teach myself on C++. Hope I will learn.
Arup.

[Werewolfdaddy]

I downloaded it from morpheus. Haven't had the chance to use it yet. Living gets in the way of dreaming.

[piasabird]

Check this site out. Compile programs over the internet???http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/compile/

DJGPP makes a C/C++ Compiler I think.

One option would be to buy a full compiler and put it on a linux box that every student can log onto over the internet. We use to do this for some languages like Pascal at Washington University in St Louis, MO.

[Sunday Silence]

Thanks all, I think I'm putting that C++ 5.5 compiler thingy at the front of my list but will probably grab the rest for my archives cause every health nut knows you can never have enough C.

[piasabird]

I am not necessarily a fan of Microsoft one way or another, but 2 years ago I purchased the Microsoft Visual C++ for about $49.99, or so. I think that was what the Student price was for the standard compiler. They probably are trying to sell a .Net version now.

Another option is to buy a book like learn C++ in 24 hrs which comes with a Borland C++ Lite compiler. I have used both. I think the MSC++ can be configured to compile (microsoft C, C++, VC++), and be set to do standard C++ as well. It is quite a bit different than Borland or Linux versions, but it can make a windows program quite fast.

[Sunday Silence]

Thats a lot for $50, I'll bet it can be found used for next to nothing me start looking. Oops maybe me misread, Microsoft Visual C++ just software not book?

[Sunday Silence]

Ah me confused, this Borland compiler, will it work for any platform that supports c++. This ? may or may not make it apparent I have not even scratched the surface as far as taking the plunge. Just thought I'd come clean.

[aym]

As I know, no it won't work, Borland makes IDEs for windows only.
BTW, Linux and Unix have a C/C++ compiler, on Linux, it's called gcc,and on Unix it's cc, so there is no need for downloading a Linux/Unix compiler, you only need a windows one.

[ftrguy]

The DJGPP compiler (http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/) is an excellent free compiler. I used it for most of my C work at uni (it also compiles C++ progs). It uses gcc to compile progs, and its very compatible with unix. (as i could compile all my progs on a windows machine and run them on the uni's unix boxes).

[aym]

Originally posted by aym_7 As I know, no it won't work, Borland makes IDEs for windows only. BTW, Linux and Unix have a C/C++ compiler, on Linux, it's called gcc,and on Unix it's cc, so there is no need for downloading a Linux/Unix compiler, you only need a windows one.

Just a correction:
http://bdn.borland.com/linux/0,1419,4,00.html

[cypher1919]

is this a good compiler or teacher for the begginning programmer?
I'm just statrting out and anything i could learn would be useful

[aym]

Dev-C++ is a good free IDE:
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
As for learning C++ check out cprogramming.com, they have some good tutorials.

[morcos]

i know this might sound wrong to some of you windows programmers, but i think the best way to start C based stuff is in dos. the GUI is dos for turbo c++, and its free at: http://community.borland.com/article...,21751,00.html
also there are free sessions for visual C++ (the microsoft version) at:
http://www.free-ed.net/fr03/lfc/030203/120/
i hope this is a help to y'all

[HNPFL]

Dude I like the turbo c++ compiler its not bad at all

[racerbrownn]

i tried the amazon link but the version is 5.00 and it appears to be discontinued.
i tried searching for 5.02 and got nothing.
is there another link or is that deal a dead horse?

[troublewithc++]

Okay do you have any helpful tips on HOW TO USE Microsoft C++/>

[sigmaseven]

dude, do you have trouble with c++?

[blankloner]

lol, kinda late respond, but i too use DEVC++ and it seems to be sweet, i also have visual studio 6 but for soem reason i like DEV more, anyways, ive been searching google for tutorials X)