MS Compiler

[Daniel Kanev]

Which C++ compiler is the best ? VC6, VC7, VC8? Thanks :)

[Maximilien]

VC10

[CPallini]

Usually the upper is the number, the better is the compiler. The above rule is wrong when applied to their operative systems. :rolleyes: BTW the compiler name is CL. :)

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[Alan Balkany]

I've read that VC6 generates the fastest executables. My impression is consistent with that. I like VC6's GUI better too. I seem to remember reading a claim that it wouldn't work on Vista, but I'm not sure about that.

[Michael Dunn]

VC6 has worked fine for me on Vista for years, you just have to run it elevated. I have a post on my CP blog about how to install it.

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