It includes the latest ANSI/ISO C++ language support including, the STL (Standard Template Library) framework and C++ template support and the complete Borland C/C++ Runtime Library (RTL). Borland C++ Compiler 5.5 is a blazingly fast 32-bit optimizing compiler. The Borland C++ Compiler 5.5 (BCC) is the foundation and core technology of C++Builder 5. "Developers who download this compiler will subsequently have a seamless path to the rich tools and capabilities of Borland C++Builder 5 for RAD, Internet, User Interface, database, and distributed solutions."
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"Since many programmers learned how to develop using Borland tools, it's great to see Inprise/Borland offer its widely-used compiler free of charge," said Sally Cusack, an analyst and research manager at International Data Corporation. In addition, with our forthcoming Linux C++ tools, development with Borland C++ tools today is an investment in Linux development for tomorrow."
"With Open Source development exploding on all platforms, developers can now rely on a leading commercial ANSI C++ compiler to be available for any Windows based Open Source project. Beginning this month, every developer will have free access to the latest Borland C/C++ compiler for building high quality Windows, Internet, and distributed applications," said Michael Swindell, director of product management at Inprise/Borland.
"Over the past 11 years, millions of developers have relied on the speed and quality of the Borland C/C++ compiler technology. The Borland C++ 5.5 Compiler is the high performance foundation and core technology of Inprise/Borland's award-winning Borland C++Builder product line and is the basis for Inprise/Borland's recently announced C++Builder™ 5 development system for Windows 95, 98, NT, and Windows 2000.
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C++ 5.5 Compiler and associated command line tools, is now available for free download on Borland Web site. Some items referred to in the Command-line Tools help ( bcb5tools.hlp) are not included in the free C++ Builder Compiler package.īorland's latest ANSI C/C++ compiler technology, the Borland. Please see the file bcb5tool.hlp in the Help directory for complete instructions on using the C++ Builder Compiler and Command Line Tools.