Hi Mike,

 WS> I wouldn't have a clue what I need for programming C++ for OS/2
 WS> but I'm willing to learn somehow...

 MR> A brain, a book, and a compiler will do.

I have 2 of the 3... I got the Brain, Got a HTML Teach yourself C++ in 21
days book... Not sure about the compiler...

 WS> I have a source code for a BBS package and I need a compiler for
 WS> it... Is there any FREEWARE or SHAREWARE compilers around?

 MR> The EMX package is a free port of the GNU C compiler.

C or C++? What's the difference... Also where is this available?

 WS> If not does Watcom 10.x or 11.x series compile OS/2 executables?

 MR> Yes, but the product is no longer being updated.  I personally use
 MR> VisualAge C++ from IBM, which I picked up via auction for $91.
 MR> Normally, it's something like $350 or so.  Version 4.0 is soon to
 MR> be out, with version for OS/2, AIX, and WinNT/95.

I'll look around for something that is supported... I guess I'll find
someone somewhere willing to depart with something...

Thanks for the info...

Lata,
     Wayne
Internet: wsteele{at}tig.com.au & homepages.tig.com.au/~wsteele

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