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Re: Source for C++ compiler



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This mail is a little late - I keep getting bounced.  Maybe this will get through.

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Peruse "www.ebay.com"   This is an on-line auction mainly of individuals who have used or unneeded 
items to sell.  There are many categories, including computers and software.  You can find most 
current software packages for 30-50% of the retail.  I am not joking - this includes WInNT, 
MSOffice, VC++ etc.  Somebody somewhere wants to get rid of a copy. I do not think that this is 
pirate stuff - EBay wouldn't want that. I have not purchased anything yet, but will check there 
when I am serious about buying such.

donc

>>>>From:   Jay Mackro [SMTP:jmackro@xxxxxxxxxxxx]Sent:   Tuesday, March 24, 1998 2:22 PM
To:     omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject:        Source for C++ compiler

OK, so this request isn't directly related to trading.  It's kind
of a computer question, so if you're that crabby subscriber who
always asks "how does this help ME make more money?", this is your
cue to reply with a flame.

Now, for the rest of you... I'm trying to learn C++, and have purchased
one of those "Teach Yourself" books.  Naturally, you need a C++ compiler
and program editor to do the exercises - any recommendations as to which
is best/cheapest.  And, I'm afraid that the latter attribue may be the
more important to me right now.  Any web sites where I can download a
compiler, say a demo version?
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1. Buy the professional version through a friend at a college for pennies
on the dollar.
2. Buy the non professional version

In the event that I need to buy something, whose product is good for a
beginner?  I don't want something that: 1) cost $600, 2) will take more
time to install and learn than it takes me to learn C++, and 3) enriches
Bill Gates.

Again, I think that a beginner should start learning on standard in the
industry which is Visual C++.  There should be entry level editions of the
compiler that start at around $129.

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