Turbo C/C++ Compiler

Below are few major reasons for why you should avoid using Turbo C/C++ compilers:


1. It is over a decade old and do not conform to the current standards.
2. Only 16bit DOS applications can be developed using that compiler.
3. Maximum amount of memory available for programs is 64kb, while modern applications need a lot more than that.
4. The compiler is buggy and does not issue proper diagnostic messages for erroneous programs.
5. There are no database libraries supporting this compiler.
6. There are no modern graphics libraries supporting this compiler.
7. Its C++ compiler is pre-standard, and do not have STL library.

There are many new good compilers available for free such as GCC, VC++ and Dev C++(MinGW), they conform to the standards well and are very rich in features.

There is also a new 32 bit Turbo C++ compiler called as Turbo C++ 2006 (Explorer edition) –This is not available for free download.