Visual Studio 2008
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I am currently runnung Visual Studio 6.0 with C++. I see that Visual Studio 2008 is available. My questions are: 1.) will it have a C++ compiler in it that I can continue programming in C++ 6.0? 2.) I am using SilverFrost Fortran that supposedly will interface in the .net invironment. Wiil this also work with Visul Studio 2008? Please let me know. Thanks, Sid Kraft
Sid
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I am currently runnung Visual Studio 6.0 with C++. I see that Visual Studio 2008 is available. My questions are: 1.) will it have a C++ compiler in it that I can continue programming in C++ 6.0? 2.) I am using SilverFrost Fortran that supposedly will interface in the .net invironment. Wiil this also work with Visul Studio 2008? Please let me know. Thanks, Sid Kraft
Sid
The Visual Studio 2008 C++ compiler is more strict than the VS 6.0 compiler. The projects aren't compatible, but the new project will use a different extension. The IDE is different and takes some getting used to; all the extras make it worthwhile in my opinion (though I still do the bulk of my work in VC++ 6.0 for logistical/deployment reasons.) A few things to be aware of: The executable size in VS 2008 is slightly bigger than in 6.0, the execution time is very slightly slower and the build times are slower. VS 2008 sometimes makes errors with optimization settings when importing older projects, so be sure to go through and check them (look at the command line to verify they are really set.) Finally, VS 2008 will emit warnings by default for using the non-"safe" versions of string and memory CRT functions. You can turn these warnings off, use the new versions or, if you need to still compile the code under 6.0, use #ifdefs (I've done all three.) VS 2008 enforces the scope of the operator(s) in a for(;;) construct. VS 2008 emits several more warnings which are very helpful.
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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I am currently runnung Visual Studio 6.0 with C++. I see that Visual Studio 2008 is available. My questions are: 1.) will it have a C++ compiler in it that I can continue programming in C++ 6.0? 2.) I am using SilverFrost Fortran that supposedly will interface in the .net invironment. Wiil this also work with Visul Studio 2008? Please let me know. Thanks, Sid Kraft
Sid
You can use of Visual studio 2008 but you need to change some your codes.