PR>   does anyone know of a good c++ compiler?
PR>   most of the ones i can get are.... not the best...
   You can get a copy of VC++1.0 ( or maybe 1.5, not sure ),
   for around $30 on CD with a Microsoft Press book called:
      Teach Yourself Microsoft Visual C++
      the Quick and Easy Way
         By Mark Andrews - Microsoft Press - ISBN: 1556158459
   It is an outdated compiler, targeting DOS and Win3.1.
   As a DOS compiler, it is quite adequate, and as a Win3.1
   compiler, it is also quite nice. I have VC++1.0 myself and
   it's a lot of fun. I don't know if the CD has the Pro version
   with the AppWizard and MFC libraries. I should get a copy! :)
> ] And that's all I have to say about that. [ F. Gump ]........
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