KR>
  > Could OpenClass be purchased separately and used with
  > Visual C++ or Watcom C++?  Or can it only be used with
  > IBM's C++ compiler?  (that would be C Set++, correct?)
KR>

  IBM's C++ compiler is IBM VisualAge C++ 3.03.

  You *used* to be able to buy the IOC source code from IBM as separate
  product, and in fact I believe that you still can.  Consult your IBM
  software catalogue for details.

  It probably will compile with Watcom C++.  It is, after all, designed to
  be portable.  The only trouble would probably be with trivial things
  such as converting the makefiles and language-extension keywords (such
  as _Export and so forth) between compilers.

  Ironically, Watcom C++ is probably the worst choice for the target
  compiler, since its makefiles and tools work like no other compiler in
  the world.  At least with, say, Borland C++, IMPLIB is still called
  IMPLIB, and the linker still uses DEF files.  With Watcom C++ you have
  much more work to do.

  On the other hand, I wouldn't trust Borland's code generator to produce
  a working library.  (-:

  Maybe someday I'll port IOC to MetaWare High C++, just to see how easy
  it is to port.

KR>
  > Would IBM's C++ compiler run usably on my limited 8 meg system?
KR>

  If you are compiling C, yes.  For C++ work, look to 16Mb at least,
  otherwise it will thrash like hell.

KR>
  > About how much does IBM's C++ compiler cost?  (a student
  > discounted price would be nice, if available)
KR>

  Ring up your local IBM and ask.  Prices do, after all, vary from place
  to place around the world (this is a worldwide echo, remember).

  > JdeBP <
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