BD>I have one burning question ...

BD>What can I do to support OS/2 with a DOS C++ compiler?

BD>Specificly, Borland C++ v3.1 (which tends to be tempermental under OS/2 so
BD>I must be able to compile under DOS).

Look for a library by Jonathan De Boyne Pollard (he's active in this
echo) which is specifically for the Borland 3.1 DOS compiler.

Files are BC3-OS2.ARJ and FAMAPI.ARJ. Available from this BBS, the
authors home BBS, (2:440/4) and also on OS2 Shareware BBS (1:109/347).

BD>Also, (a bit off topic, I suppose) is it possible to compile programs (with
BD>the above mentioned software) that does not need an OS.  I realize that this
BD>probably means a lot of work initially (to produce the required functions),
BD>but I would like to experiment with the capabilities of the C language and
BD>its compiler (or should I say, limitations :) .)

Yes, its quite possible :-). I use it for a specialised comms module
which runs on an intelligent comms card which has no on board bios or
code. All code is loaded onto the card which has an 80186 with 500k RAM.
You have to avoid all BIOS or DOS calls or write your own code to
support the functions required.

George

 * SLMR 2.1a * I before E except after C - What a weird society!

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