Mail Archives: djgpp/1996/06/17/09:14:12
On 17 Jun 1996, Allen Pouratian wrote:
> I am porting a Unix (Linux) application to DOS so I can run it under
> a DOS shell under Windows 3.11. Have I chosen the easiest path for porting
> by using Turbo C++ 3.0, or am I better off with another compiler?
>
> 1) Does gcc for dos exist? Does the package come with the appropriate
> suite of unix like utilities?
Yes and yes. Get the DJGPP FAQ list at the URL below and read its first
3-4 chapters. They will tell you all you need to know to decide.
ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/gnu/djgpp/v2/faq200b.zip
> 2) Can I run DJGPP programs under a Win3.1 shell? How bout a Win95
> or a WinNT shell?
It will run inside DOS box under all these three Win environments. Under
Win95, DJGPP even supports long filenames.
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