Turbovision for C?

Jerry Gardner jerry at gumby.Altos.COM
Thu Apr 11 03:31:11 AEST 1991


In article <1991Apr9.205403.8394 at watdragon.waterloo.edu> gcreesor at crocus.waterloo.edu (Glen Reesor) writes:
>I've read reviews in Byte magazine of Turbovision for its Pascal compilers.
>I want to develop code sporting a windows feel but running on plain DOS.
>My questions:
>    - is Turbovision easy to use and efficient?

No, it is very clumsy to use.  If you like LISP, however, you might like
TV (lots of nested ()'s).

>    - is it standard with Borland's C and C++ compilers?

No.  Nor is it available separately.

>    - are there better windowing packages available from other companies?

Yes, check out Object Professional by TurboPower Software.  This package is
much easier to use.



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