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Standard Vs Professional
Author
I was wondering what are the main differences between the standard and Professional Microsoft Visual C++ compilers.
And how to the differences effect game programming?
-David
The only thing i think is that the Professional version has a better optimizing compiler with it (i think i heard that) and InstallerShield...
-Syntax
-dieraxx@iname.com
-Syntax
-dieraxx@iname.com
i think you also need Professional to publish stuff, but i use codewarrior pro anyways, so why do i care?
You can publish with the Standard edition too, it''s only if you have the introductory or academic version that you can''t distribute the binaries.
Besides the optimizing compiler, the libraries that come with the pro version are better, and you get some additional tools, like the profiler. If you can afford it, go for the pro version, but if you''re just learning anyway, the standard edition will do the job.
Besides the optimizing compiler, the libraries that come with the pro version are better, and you get some additional tools, like the profiler. If you can afford it, go for the pro version, but if you''re just learning anyway, the standard edition will do the job.
Author
Yeah I already have Learning Edition,
I think when I feel that it is appropriate, I will purchase
Pro edition. So I better start saving.
Thanks for your help.
-David
I think when I feel that it is appropriate, I will purchase
Pro edition. So I better start saving.
Thanks for your help.
-David
I have the enterprise edition of VC++...is that any better or worse then the pro edition?
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IMO, enterprise edition adds nothing for coding clients for games. It''s got great server side stuff, but otherwise it''s just like professional.
I also got backoffice server with it, if that kind of stuff is your thing.
I also got backoffice server with it, if that kind of stuff is your thing.
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it''s only if you have the introductory or academic version that you can''t distribute the binaries.
Actually, if you read the EULA of the Academic version of VC++ Pro, it is really no different than the regular, retail version. There are no added restrictions. In fact, the only difference between the Academic version of VC++ Pro and the regular version of VC++ Pro is about $300.
Also, interesting enough, the same is true for Borland C++ Builder 4.0 Pro. (Except the price difference is $600)
Note: This is Academic priced software, not Learning editions.
Josh
Oh...thanks for the info SiCrane! I really didn''t have any idea between the versions...
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I really didn''t have any idea between the versions... ***BINS***
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