need MS Visual C++ 1.52

[Indy Tech]

Need to maintain or re-write some DOS apps. I was told that Microsoft
Visual C++ 1.52, being discontinued, was something I could legally get a
copy of from someone. Is this true? And if so, would anyone know where I
could download it?

JP

 

[David Harmon]

On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 04:00:51 GMT in comp.lang.c++, "Indy Tech"

Need to maintain or re-write some DOS apps. I was told that Microsoft
Visual C++ 1.52, being discontinued, was something I could legally get a
copy of from someone. Is this true? And if so, would anyone know where I
could download it?

I don't know, but may I suggest instead Digital Mars C++
free download from http://www.digitalmars.com
Targets DOS and is a far better compiler than the moldy oldie.

 

[jcoffin]

I was told that Microsoft Visual C++ 1.52, being discontinued,

was something I could legally get a copy of from someone. Is
this true?

It's true if the "someone" is Microsoft.

You can get a copy of VC++ 1.52 via a subscription to MSDN. At least in
most cases, if you own the current version, you can get an older
version of your choice from Microsoft for a nominal fee ($10US, IIRC).
I'm not sure if MS still has versions as old as 1.52 for this or not
though.

 

[Jack Klein]

Need to maintain or re-write some DOS apps. I was told that Microsoft
Visual C++ 1.52, being discontinued, was something I could legally get a
copy of from someone. Is this true? And if so, would anyone know where I
could download it?

No, it's not true. It is a copyrighted commercial product and
Microsoft has not released it to the public. And it is off-topic
here, because how to get a copy of a particular compiler is certainly
not defined by the language.

Microsoft used to have a program to support programmers in your
situation, needing to support programs with older version of tools.
They allowed them to purchase a current product and use the license to
run an older version instead. They provided the older versions at a
very nominal cost under this program.

I have no idea whether or not they still have such a program, and
whether or not the compiler you are seeking is included. Contact
Microsoft.

 

[Indy Tech]

On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 04:00:51 GMT in comp.lang.c++, "Indy Tech"


I don't know, but may I suggest instead Digital Mars C++
free download from http://www.digitalmars.com
Targets DOS and is a far better compiler than the moldy oldie.

Thanks for the tip, Dave!

 

[umi]

hi all,

this is a link very in u can download MS VC++ 1.52

http://www.greenleafsoft.com/DownloadVC152.html

enjoy
cpumashankar