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THREE NEW PRODUCTS COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
BORLAND C++ 3.0
BORLAND C++ & APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS 3.0
TURBO C++ FOR WINDOWS
Q: What version of C++ does Borland C++ 3.0 support?
A: Borland C++ 3.0 implements the AT&T C++ v2.1 specification.
In addition, Borland C++ 3.0 supports templates, which have
been approved by the ANSI C++ committee. Exceptions have not
been implemented.
Q: If I only program for DOS, should I buy Borland C++ 3.0?
A: Yes. Many of Borland C++'s new features will directly
benefit the DOS programmer including the global optimizer, C++
2.1 support with templates, increase compile speed for C++,
enhancements to Turbo Debugger, Turbo Profiler and object
oriented programming support for Turbo Assembler.
Q: What is the difference between Borland C++ 3.0 and Turbo C++
for Windows 3.0?
A: Borland C++ 3.0 is Borland's professional development
environment for both DOS and Windows applications, and comes
with a full suite of professional command-line and IDE tools
including global optimizations. Turbo C++ for Windows is an
entry-level product for developing Windows applications and
includes the ObjectWindows Application Framework.
Q: What is the price of Turbo C++ for Windows and its upgrade
price for Turbo C++ and Borland C++ 2.0 users?
A: Turbo C++ for Windows has a suggested retail price of
$149.95, any Borland language user that owns Turbo C, Turbo C
Professional, Borland C++ 2.0 or Turbo C++ can upgrade for
$89.95.
Q: If I only program for Windows, should I buy Borland C++ &
Application Frameworks 3.0, Borland C++ 3.0 or Turbo C++ for
Windows?
A: All three products are capable of generating Windows
applications, but Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.0
includes all of the tools that a professional developer would
require for DOS and Windows and has a retail price of $749.
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Borland C++ 3.0, which has a retail price of $495, is ideal
for professionals programming for DOS or Windows in C. Turbo
C++ for Windows is intended for more casual programmers who
want to learn how to simplify Windows programming with OOP.
It has a suggested retail price of $149.95 and comes with the
ObjectWindows library.
Q: If I upgrade to Borland C++ 3.0, do I need a new
ObjectWindows library?
A: If you currently own Borland C++ 2.0 and have upgraded to the
Application Frameworks, which includes ObjectWindows, you will
receive Borland C++ 3.0 & Application Frameworks at no charge.
Q: If I currently have the Application Frameworks, how much does
it cost to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application Frameworks
3.0?
A: There is no charge to upgrade to Borland C++ & Application
Frameworks 3.0. It will be provided as an automatic free
upgrade.
Q: If I have already purchased Resource Workshop, do I get a
discount on the purchase of Turbo C++ for Windows, which
includes Resource Workshop?
A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows includes the Windows-hosted IDE,
ObjectWindows, EasyWin, Turbo Debugger for Windows and
Resource Workshop. It reflects an outstanding value at
$149.95.
Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have any limitation in the size of files
it can compile?
A: No. Borland C++ 3.0 has been completely re-architected to
handle the intensive symbol table requirements of C++.
Borland C++ 3.0 has compiled the largest PC based C++
applications available under Windows and DOS today.
Q: How can I convert my DOS programs to Windows?
A: Turbo C++ for Windows and Borland C++ 3.0 feature the EasyWin
library that allows DOS applications that use standard input
and output to be run under Windows without changing a single
line of code. The result is a fully functioning Windows
application.
Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have a Windows hosted IDE?
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A: Yes. Borland C++ 3.0 includes the Windows IDE from Turbo C++
for Windows.
Q: Can Turbo C++ for Windows create DOS applications?
A: No. Turbo C++ for Windows creates Windows applications. Turbo
C++ 2nd edition, and Borland C++ 3.0 support DOS application
development.
Q: Does Turbo C++ for Windows have full support for resource
editing?
A: The Resource Workshop is included in Turbo C++ for Windows.
It has full support for editing all Windows resources and
user-defined resources including menus, bitmaps, dialogs,
string tables, accelerators, icons, and dialog controls. It
can edit resources in .exe, .rc, .dlg. .bmp, .ico, and .res
files. The Resource Workshop is easy to use, yet fully
featured.
Q: Does the Windows IDE provide the capability to optimize the
executable it generates for size or speed?
A: Yes, it includes register and jump optimizations. To take
full advantage of our global optimizing compiler, the
character mode IDE or the command line compiler must be used.
Q: What is object-oriented assembler?
A: The addition of object-oriented data structures gives Turbo
Assembler the power to easily create object-oriented programs
while retaining the speed and flexibility of assembler.
Q: Why did you add OOP extensions to Turbo Assembler?
A: Assembly-language programmers have always sought ways to make
their work easier with extensions such as macros and
directives. Object-oriented features allow data structures to
be encapsulated and inherited. This removes dependencies that
hinder maintenance, saves work, and in general makes
assembly-language programming more effective.
Q: What is the difference between Borland C++ and the Microsoft
Windows SDK?
A: Borland C++ is a professional DOS and Windows development
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environment. It includes a C and C++ compiler with all the
tools needed to develop a Windows application without
purchasing the Windows SDK. The Microsoft Windows SDK is a
supplement to Microsoft C 6.0, which includes some libraries
and tools that are not available from Borland. These tools are
not required for Windows application development.
Q: Does Borland C++ come with the debugging version of Windows?
A: The debugging version of Windows which comes with the MS
Windows SDK is now available through resellers for $195.
Borland does not include this operating system with Borland
C++.
Q: How will I get Windows 3.1 support?
A: When Microsoft ships Windows 3.1, Borland will make available
to all of Borland C++ 3.0 and Turbo C++ for Windows 3.0 users,
an upgrade kit that will give them full Windows 3.1 support.
No Windows 3.1 SDK will be required.
Q: When will Borland C++ support Windows 3.1?
A: Borland C++ currently supports beta versions of Windows 3.1.
Users beta testing the Windows 3.1 SDK can download the
necessary files for Borland C++ from Compuserve. Once Windows
3.1 becomes commercially available, we will make an update
available that provides the necessary files and documentation
to support the development of Windows 3.1 applications.
Q: Can I compile OS/2 applications with Borland C++?
A: If you develop applications using ObjectWindows, you will
maintain the highest degree of portability for OS/2. Borland
C++ for OS/2 2.0 will not be available until the third quarter
1992.
Q: When will Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 be available?
A: Borland C++ for OS/2 2.0 goes to beta in the first quarter of
1992 and will be commercially available in the third quarter.
Early betas will be available by year end.
Q: Is Borland C++ going to support Windows NT? When?
A: Yes. Borland is actively developing 32 bit compiler
technology for Windows NT. Beta test versions will be
available after Microsoft's broad release of the NT SDK beta.
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Q: Why is Turbo C++ for Windows version number 3.0?
A: Turbo C++ for Windows uses the same, third generation,
compiler that is found in the latest version of Borland C++.
Q: What are the hardware requirements for Borland C++ 3.0?
A: Borland C++ 3.0 requires a 286 with at least 512K of base
memory and 1 megabyte of extended memory. A minimum of two
(2) megabytes of extended memory is required for the Windows
IDE.
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