BORLAND C++ 3.0 BORLAND C++ & APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS 3.0 TURBO C++ FOR WINDOWS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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. 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 code. The result is a fully functioning Windows application. Q: Does Borland C++ 3.0 have a Windows hosted IDE? 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 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 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 willbe 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. 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.