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In <BzzL3o.J2J@sci.kun.nl> leonp@cs.kun.nl (Leon Pillich) writes:


> Hello everybody,

> I'm considering programming for intel-based pc's in the
> near future.
> I do not know yet whether I will program for os2/2.0
> or for windows 3.1.
> I will be doing this programming to gain experience on
> such systems, since up to know I have mainly programmed
> unix systems, e.g. Sun sparc-stations with X-Windows/
> Open Look Interface Toolkit and RS6000 with 
> X-Windows/OSF-Motif. Since I am currently unemployed I do 
> have some time to gain experience.
> 
> Which programming language/environment do you recommend?
> (I prefer C/C++, Pascal or Modula2/3.)
> What's the difference between Turbo C++ and Borland C++.
> I see them both being advertised for very different prices!
> Are they both for windows?

> Thnx, for any info

>Leon Pillich
>University of Nijmegen, Holland
>email: leonp@cs.kun.nl
>-------------------------------------------------------------
> Life is what's happening when you're making other plans ...
>                                      John Lennon



I strongly recommend using Borland C++ 3.1 with Applications Frameworks.  It is
an excellent environment to program in.  The main difference between Turbo C++
and Borland C++ is that Turbo C++ for Windows is an entry level Windows 
compiler while Borland C++ is a professional DOS and Windows compiler.  The
programming environment in Windows is nearly identical in both versions but
the Borland compiler is faster and more efficient.

The main advantage of using a Borland compiler is that you get the Object
Windows class libraries.  These libraries save you a lot of overhead when doing
Windows programming.  (Note: The Object Windows class libraries is not included w
with Borland C++, only with Borland C++ and Application Frameworks.  Make sure
you get the right version. The Object Windows is also included with Turbo C++)


Yvon Lavoie