sys0p

Hi,
Is Visual C++ 7.0 worth getting? If it is, would you reccomend an edition, i.e. .net or standard edition. I read so many complaints about the .net edition.

Uhm, I want to compile dll's using Maya's API (see post about plugins) and I don't want to buy Visual C++ where I can use Dev C++ (which is free). For now, I just want to know what people think about Visual C++.

Thanks guys

Cheers

Carl

I'm just starting to look at C++ again after 7 years of Delphi programming.

I've purchased SAMS Teach Yourself C++ in 21 days, not just for the book, but for the fact that it's bundled with Visuall C++ v6 and Dev C++. The Visual C++ is the learning edition which means that you get an annoying prompt everytime you run a compliled program, but in my eyes I don't care because it's worth the £40 I paid for the pack to get me back going again.

If and when I write a commercial program then I'll decide whether to buy Visuall C++, but at the moment it's does me just fine.

Carl

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Mjordan2nd

Visual C++ is nice if you have the money for it. If not, Dev-C++ works splendidly.

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Eggbert

>Is Visual C++ 7.0 worth getting?
Yes. The previous version was horrible for C++ programming, but .NET (which is the official name for 7.0) is a significant improvement.

>I read so many complaints about the .net edition.
As far as I know, there are three non-learning editions: standard, professional, and enterprise. Standard is a stripped down version that costs about $100US, but it's worth the price unless you need functionality from one of the more expensive editions. You may have heard about problems with the 2002 build.

However, if Dev-C++ works for you then why get another compiler unless you have a specific need?

Pizentios

Dev-C++ is free, Visual C++ is not.

the choice in my mind is Dev-C++. but that's just me.

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Dia_Byte

well i have the .NET studio 2003 and it is not bad
but if you want to just manipulate APIs you can stick to DEV_CPP which is better in this case .

one disadvantage, DEV_CPP is giving me 400 KB + EXEs for simple codes

but yet, its better than paying money on C++ .NET !

any by the way, the book you bought is good and i'm reading it but it does'nt make you a C++ proffessional.

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sys0p

hey guys, thanks for your helpo