Hello Andrew!

In a message to Doug Glenn  Andrew Chandler wrote:

AC> version 1.0 - I wanted to know what if any outstanding features Watcom ha
AC> Currently I only know how to program in C but I'm planning on learning C+
AC> soon.

    Ok, to be honest, am not experianced enough to detail the
    technical reasons, but I can give the reasons I chose this one
    over others.
    1) Multiplatform support
    2) Decent upgrade policies
    3) Excellant tech support (no charge!)
    4) Excellant reviews on code optimization

    And lastly, a Feb 94 article on C++ compilers where Watcom came
    out on the top in almost every single test of program size and
    execution. This to me was more important than ease of use and
    compile times.

    Watcom is better known as a 'mechanics' tool than a developer
    according to the article. It was mentioned that you should
    develop your code under another tools, but compile the end
    program with Watcom. v10 offers better development tools than
    previous versions, so that does not hold like it did under 9.5

    For its price, it is the best bang for the buck. Not quite the
    best overall according to JBD, but it was the best _I_ could
    afford . IMHO.

    Later!

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