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Why shouldn't we use the Turbo C/C++(DOS) compilers?

Below are few major reasons for why you should avoid using Turbo C/C++ compilers for DOS:

  • It is over a decade old and do not conform to the current standards.
  • Only 16bit DOS applications can be developed using that compiler.
  • Maximum amount of memory available for programs is 64kb, while modern applications need a lot more than that.
  • The compiler is buggy and do not issue proper diagnostic messages for erroneous programs.
  • There are no database libraries supporting this compiler.
  • There are no modern graphics libraries supporting this compiler.
  • Its C++ compiler is pre-standard, and do not have STL library.

There are many new good compilers available for free such as GCC, VC++ and Dev C++(MinGW), they conform to the standards well and are very rich in features. There is also a new 32 bit Turbo C++ compiler called as Turbo C++ 2006 (Explorer edition), you can upgrade to this new compiler if you are used to the older Turbo C++ compilers.

Click here for links to download the new C/C++ compilers and IDEs.


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Although Turbo 'Blue' C may not be the best compiler for production systems, it remains the best compiler for learning to code, explore and rapid prototyping.

Its BGI library and graphics.h enabled lakhs, if not millions to explore Graphics. No other graphics system, not even OpenGL or X3D allows such speed in programming.

I may be getting emotional, but I am a Turbo fan, first and last.
-- 220.225.42.205 (2008-11-28 10:23:35)
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-- 117.98.58.136 (2009-06-24 13:29:03)
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