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Free Optimizing C++ Compiler from Microsoft

Posted by michael on from the look-it-in-the-teeth dept.

FortranDragon writes "Microsoft has made the command line toolkit for Visual C++ available for a free download. You can use the toolkit to build applications and redistribute them if you want (though you should read the EULA for the details, as always). This is a nice boon for those that have to deal with cross-platform compatibility, especially since Microsoft has tried to make Visual C++ more conformant to the ISO C++ standard. Go forth and compile your favorite OSS or FS programs today. ;-)"

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  1. Re:MS seems to be doing a lot of this lately... by paganizer · · Score: 3, Troll

    The page seems to indicate that the .net runtime might be installed on your machine if you execute the download; can anyone who has done it confirm this for me? I don't want to have to drive a wooden stake through my CPU.
    I'm a MCSE, but I would never purposfully allow .net in my house. it activates all my tin foil hat's little buzzers and lights.

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    Why, yes, I AM a Pagan Libertarian.
  2. Re:MS seems to be doing a lot of this lately... by tepples · · Score: 2, Troll

    So the cost of Microsoft's optimizing C++ compiler is down from 1,089 USD (Microsoft Visual Studio) to 207 USD (Microsoft Windows 2000 Upgrade plus the .NET Framework SDK).