Hello,
  I'm currently using VA C++ Visual Builder on 486DX66 16M
machine. It's a bit slow in loading, but the Composition Editor
work fine for my small program and I find it fast enough for
learning. There are so much goodies inside the package that
I won't complain a bit. 
  The way the whole framework have been designed and organized
is quite remarkable for a visual programing environment, Parts
Catalogs etc, I mean. I haven't figured out yet how to use the
DTS (Direct-to-Som) in a application yet. I can't see the 
potential is really great. Not to mention most of these are 
available for AIX/6000, AS/400 and MVS/ESA beside Warp and
PowerPC Warp. 
  For case, I decide the package is excellent, and I'm saving
some money to get another 8M than to look for any other 
alternatives.
  By the way, I also doing quite a bit of C/C++ programming 
for CM/2 applications. The Workframe 3.0 is slightly slower
the V2.1 but a lot more user-friendly and powerful. Compilation
is fast enough and the compiled code is fast enough as well.
  I have used Borland C++ for OS/2 V1.5 before, but found it
lack of support for SOM and lack of good framework. But, for 
learning C/C++ programming, it is quite OK.
  Cheers...!
YounChin

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