🚀 go-pugleaf

   I write C and C++ software in DOS and Windows at home for fun
   and to stay technically current.  (At work I use Pascal and C
   on HP Apollo workstations).

   Currently I use Borland C++ 3.0.  It's been a little buggy
   but they've already sent me ome patch disk and I'm getting
   by OK.     Their latest bug (that TDW does not work with 
   Windows 3.1) is more serious because it prevents me from
   upgrading to the Windows 3.1 and Borland hasn't announced
   a release date for a fix

   MY QUESTION:

   Microsoft has announced their new C7.0, C++ upgrade.
   Supposedly it doesn't require an SDK for Windows 
   development, and suposedly technical support for Windows
   development is included (Microsoft's *outrageous* pricing
   and tech support policies for the Windows SDK turned
   me and a lot of other people off it in the past so these
   would seem to be good news).

   What are the pros and cons of switching to the Microsoft
   C7.0/C++ product, especially if I anticipate doing lots
   of Windows development?   

   Microsoft may choose to be uncooperative with Borland as they
   already are with other competitors (DR DOS?).  I've talked with
   people at Borland who've hinted that this is *already* the case.
   Is this likely to become a major reliability or compatibility
   problem for people who stay with Borland?

   How do the two products compare?   Are there major reasons to 
   stay with Borland?
 
   What is the likely impact if Microsoft losese the Apple suit? 
   (Apple recently upped its claim to $5.5 **billion** and they have
   been winning on most of the pre-trial contests.   The case is expected
   to go to trial this summer.)


---peter