Re: VB or VC++?

spinoza1111@xxxxxxxxx said:

> Seriously, let's see. Richard Heathfield goes for C++ builder, and
> programming for Windows but bypassing .Net.
>
> Right? Right. Right?

Wrong in the context of the original question, which invited a choice
between C++.net and VB.net. Those were the only choices, and there isn't
all that much to choose between them - and that's what I said in my
original answer: "Pick the one whose syntax your team is most comfortable
with".

> I suppose it's possible to program decent applications in C++ Builder.

Yes, it is.

> Let's see, those would be COM applications, wouldn't they,

Some would. Others wouldn't.

> and you will
> have to trust a small shop in Redmond NOT to change the rules.

If you're worried about that, pick a more stable OS.

--
Richard Heathfield
"Usenet is a strange place" - dmr 29/7/1999
http://www.cpax.org.uk
email: rjh at above domain (but drop the www, obviously)
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