Ditch Turbo C++ use Relo !

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

Guys , there must be many of u studying in school or college who have to use Turbo C++ because the new compilers won't compile the old format code or they don't include the borland specific-haders and the most important , that Turbo C++ being a 16 Bit aplication does not work under Windows XP/2000 .

Here's an alternative to TC that will compile the old format code just fine under windows XP and into a 32 bit executable .

Here's how u can use Borland's FREE C++ Compiler along with the Relo IDE[i use it myself for school program testing ] :

1. Get Borland's Free C++ Compiler Here
http://dn.codegear.com/article/20633

2. Download the Free Relo IDE Here
http://www.fifsoft.com/relo/

3. Now Install Borland's Compiler First n then Relo IDE , it will ask u for Compiler Path during setup , just provide the path where u installed Borland's Compiler n that's it, u have yor Development Enivronment Set-up and ready to Go .

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/1111520417_76023e1cc7.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/1111520417_511a4e87ef_o.jpg)

Relo has a much better Code Editor than TC , and supports a mouse too ;)

[Charan]

Thanks for the info Zeeshan

[sagargv]

thanks a lot .

[REY619]

Great!! Thanks! ;)

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

how about dev C++ that's also good !

[T159]

how about dev C++ that's also good !

yeah bloodshed ev c++ is equally good.

and i hate turbo C (used MS Visual c++ instead)

[Pathik]

but dev c++ doesnt compile code by the old standards.. So there may be diffs in the code we study and the one we write.. This borland+relo is just for study purposes

[sachin_kothari]

will this work on vista x64?
i used tc 3.0 on win xp which does not works on vista x64.

[casanova]

Nice info. Thx

[T159]

but dev c++ doesnt compile code by the old standards.. So there may be diffs in the code we study and the one we write.. This borland+relo is just for study purposes

agree with u

but turbo c is not according to ANSI C standard, so lots of header files are obsolete now.

[BBThumbHealer]

Thnx Zeeshan ! :)

[asnvin]

Thanx. Hate to use Turbo C++

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

will this work on vista x64?
i used tc 3.0 on win xp which does not works on vista x64.
Yes it will run fine , i have tried it myself :)

[src2206]

Isn't the Linux distros like include GCC, which can compile C++ codes? Can it compile old codes too?
I know its a mundane question, but I'm planning to get my hand dirty with programing. :D

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

cool trying it out.....what incase if this turns out much cool !!

btw in dev C++ in compiler options there are options to support traditional aspects and ANSI standards completely !

[rakeshishere]

Thnx Zeeshan :)..Just what the doctor ordered :D

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

jus checked it out i find the dev C++ interface good !!
got to download borland compiler !

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

jus checked it out i find the dev C++ interface good !!
got to download borland compiler !
Have a look At VIsual C++ Express if you wanna do Standard C++ Programming .

it's much better than DevC++(Which is now an abandoned project n no more updates r being made)

[int86]

Need some help.
I did what was told.
but how to do a C program, the same way we do in Turbo C.
It gives some error while compiling.

[Ron]

hey how to compare three integers in C++.........I want to find the smallest no among three digits...........

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

hey how to compare three integers in C++.........I want to find the smallest no among three digits...........
you could use If statements or else you could take them in an array , sort them in ascending order n then take the first element .

[Ron]

Buddy I am New To C++..
I would be thankful if u could post the code........By using if statement.......

[praka123]

Isn't the Linux distros like include GCC, which can compile C++ codes? Can it compile old codes too?
I know its a mundane question, but I'm planning to get my hand dirty with programing. :D
ofcorz.gcc is better.u can get Anjuta GUI for c/cpp programs and gcc complies well with latest standards ISO,ANSI:rolleyes:.Yes Linux is best for programming not only c,c++ -java,.net(mono) and perl,python and a lotta options.even VS.net ppl are woed a lot by qt libs of trolltech.

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

ofcorz.gcc is better.u can get Anjuta GUI for c/cpp programs and gcc complies well with latest standards ISO,ANSI:rolleyes:.Yes Linux is best for programming not only c,c++ -java,.net(mono) and perl,python and a lotta options.even VS.net ppl are woed a lot by qt libs of trolltech.
i Guess you didn't read the first post !

it's specially for those who want to compile old code with borland specific libraries that are taught in school .

[praka123]

^ I think the answer includes that too(old gcc versions)

[MS32DLL.DLL.VBS]

THanX............4 da info Zeeshan

[src2206]

ofcorz.gcc is better.u can get Anjuta GUI for c/cpp programs and gcc complies well with latest standards ISO,ANSI

Thank you vary much for the info :). Could you please explain what is Anjuta GUI? Is it available in debian?

Basically I am not in IT, and I plan to learn programing just as a hobby, long back I learnt a little bit of C, but never really to got the time to shrpen my skills.

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

Thank you vary much for the info :). Could you please explain what is Anjuta GUI? Is it available in debian?

Basically I am not in IT, and I plan to learn programing just as a hobby, long back I learnt a little bit of C, but never really to got the time to shrpen my skills.
Well Anjuta is a free C++ IDE(Intergtrated Development Environment) although you probably won't need it for basic C/C++ programming as Gedit or Kate will work just fine :)

Also , i suggest that if you're gonna start out with programming Learn a Language like C# or Java instead of C/C++ .

[src2206]

Well Anjuta is a free C++ IDE(Intergtrated Development Environment) although you probably won't need it for basic C/C++ programming as Gedit or Kate will work just fine :)

Thank you very much Zeeshan :)

Also , i suggest that if you're gonna start out with programming Learn a Language like C# or Java instead of C/C++ .

Would you mind telling me what is the difference between C# (I'm not sure how do you pronounce it) and C/C++? Thank you for the suggestion still :). In this context, I remeber that one of my programer friend told me to learn Java because it also provides a lot of freelance oppertunity? Is that true? I have a steady job, so I can devote quality time in learning Java and freelance oppertunity will surely be an extra motivational boost :D.

[praka123]

Thank you vary much for the info :). Could you please explain what is Anjuta GUI? Is it available in debian?

Basically I am not in IT, and I plan to learn programing just as a hobby, long back I learnt a little bit of C, but never really to got the time to shrpen my skills.
Yes,it is available in Debian.just use synaptic or apt-get install anjuta.dont use source compiling etc.FYI Anjuta(written by an Indian) home @:
Anjuta is a versatile IDE for C and C++, written for GTK/GNOME. Features include project management, application wizards, an onboard interactive debugger, and a powerful source editor with browsing and syntax highlighting.
http://anjuta.sourceforge.net/

[src2206]

Thank you praka123

[navjotjsingh]

Two things Zeeshan
If TC does not run on your XP then there is problem with your XP not TC.
TC Supports mouse. Alteast TC 3.0 does.

I am not supporting or arguing for TC but just clearing things about TC.

[Sukhdeep Singh]

Thanks Zeeshan.

I failed in getting this to work. It gives me ERROR :( Can you please help me in configuring this :)
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4286/image1aa3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7492/image2zv5.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image2zv5.jpg)

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

well this problem crops up a lotta times with borland compilers .

Try making a new "Console" project n then recompiling it . If it does not help then check "Use ILINK32" + "Add Compiler inc/Lib dir" in Tools->Options->Project .

[Sukhdeep Singh]

well this problem crops up a lotta times with borland compilers .

Try making a new "Console" project n then recompiling it . If it does not help then check "Use ILINK32" + "Add Compiler inc/Lib dir" in Tools->Options->Project .

Tried that bro, Didnt work :(

[ratedrsuperstar]

atleast tell me how to make the original tc run without relo none of the exec. in bin run and there aint a tc.exe also

[src2206]

Hello Parka123 and Zeeshan

Just to inform you that I have installed Ajunta in Ubuntu.

Thank you everyone.

[praka123]

^Best of Luck in programming!

[src2206]

Thank you parka123...

BTW, could you recommend any good free e books for beginner like me? I have one book on C written by Kanitkar, but none on Java or C#. C++ etc

[cynosure]

^ Free ebooks are hard to find for languages like c/c++. I searched a lot but there arent any.:(
But free ebooks of languages like python do exist (just in case :) ), I remember downloading it once. But neither I have that book now, nor the link.:*(

[prankie]

when i try to open previously saved files, it compiles them succesfully but when i run them it just opens them on notepad..

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6527/a1ka2.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=a1ka2.jpg)

Compiled succesfully!!

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7959/a2cw4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=a2cw4.jpg)

Openin in notepad..

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

mate , i think you're tryin to Run the Source file .

like if the code is in File.cpp then the compiled executable will most probably be File.exe , try runnin the Executable file :)

[int86]

@sukhdeepsinghkohli
I think this should help..

[Quiz_Master]

I use DEV C++ and I am satisfied with it...
Gotta try this one though...
Just for R&D purpose. :D

[eggman]

Sorry for BUMPING but ............
During compilation it says:

UNABLE TO OPEN FILE 'STDIO.h'

[[xubz]]

Sorry for BUMPING but ............
During compilation it says:

UNABLE TO OPEN FILE 'STDIO.h'
You didn't read the Readme that came with the Compiler did you? :rolleyes:

Installing and running the Command Line Tools
-----------------------------------------------

1. Run freecommandlinetools.exe; choose the
drive and folder into which you want to
install the free C++Builder 5 command line
tool development system.

2. From the bin directory of your installation:
a. Add "c:\Borland\Bcc55"
to the existing path
b. Create a bcc32.cfg file which will set
the compiler options for the Include
and Lib paths (-I and -L switches to
compiler) by adding these lines:
-I"c:\Borland\Bcc55\include"
-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"
c. Create an ilink32.cfg file which will set
the linker option for the Lib path by
adding this line:
-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"

Do that. (Always RTFM!)

[eggman]

After youe suggestion, it doesnt show any error during Compilation...........but during RUN it shows:
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4346/shitoe2.jpg

any solution?

[QwertyManiac]

Your printf spelling is wrong :lol:

[eggman]

Your printf spelling is wrong :lol:

My bad........hehe
:)) :))

But even after correcting the blunder the 2nd error :COULDN'T OPEN remains ........

[eggman]

Someone help!!!!!!!!

[[xubz]]

Um. . OK.
Where have you installed the Compiler Set? (Exact Directory Please)

[eggman]

Thanks [xubz].

Compiler:C:\Borland\BCC55
Relo2:C:\Program Files\Relo2

[[xubz]]

Did you put the bcc32.cfg and ilink32.cfg in the C:\Borland\BCC55\bin folder?

[Sukhdeep Singh]

Thanks xubz, finally got this to work.... :)

But when i click Make and RUN....it opens the file in notepad rather than executable :confused:

[eggman]

']Did you put the bcc32.cfg and ilink32.cfg in the C:\Borland\BCC55\bin folder?
Yes dude. And here are the contents:

bcc32.cfg


-I"c:\Borland\Bcc55\include"
-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"


ilink.cfg


-L"c:\Borland\Bcc55\lib"

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

@eggman , i think there are case-differences in the path of compiler n in config file , make them exactly the same case as in the original path.

[eggman]

@eggman , i think there are case-differences in the path of compiler n in config file , make them exactly the same case as in the original path.
Yes, It was different. But even after ccorrecting the case, the problem is there. :(

[°K£l†huzaD°]

You need to put your .cfg files in
C:\Borland
and not in your
C:\Borland\BCC55\Bin or anywhere else

[The Conqueror]

Good tut but dev c++ is excellent.
anyways digging as it may be useful for new members

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

Good tut but dev c++ is excellent.
anyways digging as it may be useful for new members
I guess you haven't tried Visual Studio 2008 Express (http://www.microsoft.com/express/) or Eclipse (http://www.eclipse.org/) !

Both beat the Hell out of Dev C++ . and besides , it's a dead project now .

[speedyguy]

i did all stuff but ts not able 2 open include fiiles while compiling.....possible reasons???

Enjoy~!

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

Where hv you installed the compiler and did you set-up the compiler properties correctly ?

it'd be much easier if you provided a screenshot .

[speedyguy]

ya sure....i installed compiler n relo in same location....borland's brcc32 compiler to relo in setup....

screenshot of error.....wil send others as required
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/996/73508325nw5.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=73508325nw5.jpg)

Enjoy~!

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

Go to :

Tools -> Options -> Project

and check "Use ILink 32" and "Add compiler inc/lib directory"

[speedyguy]

sir one mr querry...act i didnt know abt this but m lukin for windows based compiler for c/c++...i had it but lost ts setup....i m using graphics.h commands which cant execute in vista as it does not support full screen dos mode.....any idea or link???

ps: i tried visual c++ bt it has diff type of coding i guess
Enjoy~!

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

http://www.codegear.com/downloads/free/cppbuilder

Works on Vista .

[speedyguy]

ok checkin on dat

Enjoy~!