[C/C++] Borland Turbo C++ on Windows XP SP1

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Has anyone of you ever program in C/C++ using the antique Borland Turbo C++ 3.0 (DOS program)? Have you ever run it on Windows XP SP1? I notice that whenever I use TC, my CPU utilisation goes 100% (via Task Manager) - even if I'm not doing anything. Is there any way to instruct the CPU not to go 100% while idle - maybe via the *.lnk/*.pif properties? It's really scary to see CPU goes 100% on idle, fan kicks in and notebook goes hot. :( Any clues?

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Any clues?

[CdCViRus]

get a more recent IDE

check out Dev-C++, Borland, Visual Studio

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

For some unknown reason, our lecturer requires us to use only DOS-based C++ programming software. Then port the code into assembly for uploads to microcontroller via interface software. Maybe all DOS-based programs that runs under Windows XP SP1 will make CPU utilization level 100% even when idle. Correct me if I'm wrong. Then again, newer programming IDE's are bloat with unnecessary features, like Visual Studio

[tarlrules]

I never had that problem, I bought the program last yesr (second user obviously) and run it on Windows XP (inc sp1) and i have never noticed any performance issues. If you are that concerened though you might try using Pacific C Compiler, unless yo are using Borland Specific Code. I can't remember the link, try seraching on google, or winapi.t35.com prommis to repair the link soon

Tarl

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

I never had that problem, I bought the program last yesr (second user obviously) and run it on Windows XP (inc sp1) and i have never noticed any performance issues. If you are that concerened though you might try using Pacific C Compiler, unless yo are using Borland Specific Code. I can't remember the link, try seraching on google, or winapi.t35.com prommis to repair the link soon

Tarl

It not about the performanc issue though nor any problem with Borland C++ 3.0. It's just that my CPU goes 100% (via Task Manager) that scares me

[John Veteran]

DOS apps expect to be the only one running, and because of this, they can eat up CPU cycles like crazy, not yeilding to other programs and sometimes even Windows :s

[kjordan2001]

DOS apps expect to be the only one running, and because of this, they can eat up CPU cycles like crazy, not yeilding to other programs and sometimes even Windows :s

Yeah, DOS was back in the day before multiprogramming was good (or even really existed). Pretty crazy they expect you to use an old DOS app too.

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Ya, I guess DOS app really think they're still the boss and demands full control of CPU cycles - even when it's Windows generation already :(

[xxpor]

Have you used compatibitity mode?

[Help]

You can use the free Borland C++ compiler instead.

GUI guide http://csjava.occ.cccd.edu/~gilberts/bcc55.html

[_tux_]

i would of thought it would make more sence for your lectures to make you program win32 apps but in a console (no gui)

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

Have you used compatibitity mode?

What do you mean by 'compatibility' mode? Mind explain more on this?

[DaViD_BRaNDoN]

You can use the free Borland C++ compiler instead.

GUI guide http://csjava.occ.cccd.edu/~gilberts/bcc55.html

Thanks for the link. Will check them out later :D