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nlonginow@falcon.aamrl.wpafb.af.mil writes:

>been thinking about going to a 32-bit Compiler, like Zortech. This, as
>opposed to using Borland (or Microsoft) followed by a DOS Extender 
>(like Pharlap). The problem with the DOS extender route is being unable to
>make use of the excellent debugging tools provided by Borland (and
>Microsoft) on the runtime code. I'd like to stay with a well rounded
>development and debugging environment, but ...  ANy ideas of the 
>Zortech product ? (C++, that is)

The only vendors with a way to generate 32-bit apps from C++ code for MSDOS
right now are Zortech and DJGPP (GNU).  At least that I know of.  Watcom
and Metaware are working on similar products, but have not been released
yet.

Zortech has a royalty free 32-bit DOS extender (DOSX), so you don't need 
purchase a DOS extender from Phar Lap (or Rational Systems, or whoever). 
But it doesn't have a debugger or virtual memory.  You can purchase the 
Phar Lap DOS extender for Zortech and use the Zortech debugger.  The 
Zortech debugger is quite good.  Phar Lap has a debugger also, but the 
last time I looked it (version 3.0, 4.1 is shipping now) it was only a 
little better than SYMDEB.  Also, the last time I checked, the Phar Lap
extender had royalties/license fees to be paid when you sold your 
application.

Another alternative is to purchase the X-32VM DOS extender from FlashTek, 
Inc.  It is compatible with Zortech's DOSX, royalty free, with virtual 
memory and a debugger interface and works with the Zortech debugger.  You 
can purchase the X-32VM extender as a "competitive upgrade" to DOSX for 
$69.00.  It will be shipping on or before May 1, 1992.  More information
can be obtained from 'x-32vm@proto.com'.

Disclaimer:  I work for FlashTek.

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