From: "Matthew Smith" <matt AT the-good-stuff DOT freeserve DOT co DOT uk>
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Subject: Re: Can I use Allegro with Borland C++?
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 21:07:01 -0000
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If it's Turbo C++ v.2.0 then unfortunately no.
This is a 16 bit compiler, and Allegro is a very 32-bit library.
TC is great to have for DOS drivers and such that need 16/8 bit code,
especially if you have the assembler too.

TC 3.0 was the first to do 32 bit, but is not preferred by Allegro
programmers due to option of DJGPP.

Borland C++ Builder is the new version, which I believe is well supported by
Allegro WIP.


Hairy <hairyscotsman AT madasafish DOT com> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
>
> Sorry for this slightly off topic post...
>
> I just downloaded an older version of Borland C++ from their antique
> software site and I'm wondering, can I use allegro with it?
>
> I remember that when I used DJGPP before (long ago..) I had some problems
> getting it to run properly and in any case I much prefer the borland
> compiler (sorry if I've offended anyone here!)
>
> Cheers and TIA,
>
> Hairy.
>
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