RK> Is borland c++ 3.0 majorly outdated? I'm getting the feeling it is.
Yes, the current version is 5.02 (plus a patch).
RK> so, does anyone have any suggestions on the best *LOW COST* compiler
RK> deal out there? I know GNU (g++) is around, but jeez ...
There  is  a  port of g++ for DOS; it's called DJGPP. 
Gruss
Thomas
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