"Charlie" <Ch*****@discus sions.microsoft .com> wrote in message
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I am a student taking a computer class programmning with ms visual C++.
The
college is using ms visual C++ 6.0 on it's computers. I purchased ms
visual
studio.net (Academic) (ver 2003) which is more up to date. How can I use
my
program to write C++ 6.0 the same way I am be instructed in class? Do I
need
to buy visual C++ 6.0 I already paid for one program I would like to make
use
of it at home it gives me more time to learn. Thanks Charlie
I agree with BobF for several reasons, but first, here's the link to
downgrade information:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/pre...downgrade.aspx
My reasons why the downgrade may be safer for you are as follows:
If your instructor is teaching "pre-standard" C++ (and, I have no way of
knowing, as the 6.0 compiler supports most new stuff, but also supports
things no longer in the new standard), some of the code/preprocessor
directives he/she teaches will not work in the VC 7.1 C++ compiler (the one
in Visual Studio 2003), and you may well be left to figure the necessary
changes out for yourself.
Have you discussed you situation with your instructor, to see what advice
he/she might offer?
What textbook are you using and what's the publication date?
Hint: If your instructor is teaching:
#include <iostream.h>
and does not realize the directive should now be:
#include <iostream>, typically followed by (in beginning texts)
using namespace std;
then you should go for the downgrade ASAP.
--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.