-> They're two related but distinct products.  Watcom is a C/C++
-> compiler which both targets and hosts multiple platforms.  Optima++
-> is a RAD tool for Windows.  Optima++ doesn't support MFC or even
-> allow direct access to the Windows API.  It essentially allows you to
-> drag and drop components on a frame, and creates the code for you.
All Win32 compilers and Assemblers can access the API directly.  People
use MFC, OWL, VCL, OCL, and the rest so they don't have to make API
calls directly...
And the only reason to use MFC anymore is if someone is forcing you to
use it, like your boss, or your wife.  Other than that, snap to the
present and use a component centric Library...
                Dave - zanti@pacbell.net
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