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MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: ron8888 on February 19, 2006, 07:05:41 pm ---(i) [..] cdb.exe But browsing that directory shows that no such file exists. [...]

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This is unfortunately not part of the Visual C++ Toolkit. You have to (additionally) download the "Microsoft Debugging Tools". They are also available for free at the MS homepage.
With regards, Morten.

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: ron8888 on February 19, 2006, 07:05:41 pm ---(ii) I am unable to initiate a new post but can only reply to existing posts. Are new members under restrictions on posting?

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Normally not. Do you see the Menu with "Mark Read  |  Notify  |  New Topic  |  Post new poll" at the top of each forum section? If not, you might ran into the same trap I did ones: I am using "adblock" (a Firefox extension) with a quite restrictive filter that did cut out elements of this forum. It took me a while to find that out. So, if you are using any kind of ad-blockers, try to disable them (some firewalls contain similar technology, too). Maybe this helps...
With regards, Morten.
Ps.: Sorry, I forgot to answer that in my first reply.

Michael:
Hello,

You can get the "Microsoft Debugging Tools" here.

Best wishes,
Michael

ron8888:
Thanks for the quick responses. This is my first experience with open source in a long time (since I graduated and had to move all my c code from a unix/xemacs environment to visual studio at work). I tried using the gcc compiler instead and my old code seems to work fine.

Question:
I code only stand-alone apps which reads in data and does alot of number crunching (stuff from numerical recipes and like). My impression from reading/googling on gcc vs vc++ is that in my case, it shouldnt make a difference. Does anyone have leads on a (small) set of references that provides an introductory overview on the differences and when it matters. I hope to stick to c::b with gcc in future if I can.

My current approach is to recreate my existing projects from vc++ (actually i had used visual studio .net from my university but they took that away  :( ) to b::c until I find one that doesnt work. I have learned alot from this experience and can appreciate why people (e.g like those at /.) are so excited about open source.

MortenMacFly:

--- Quote from: ron8888 on February 19, 2006, 08:45:42 pm ---I code only stand-alone apps which reads in data and does alot of number crunching (stuff from numerical recipes and like).

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I am working in similar fields. I am using NR, LAPACK and similar for "ages" now. I've always used GCC because I believe for mathematical computing and cross-platform development it's a really good choice. From my point of view I can only say: Go on.
With regards, Morten.

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