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Microsoft� Visual C++ 5.0 RISC Edition




Overview
When fast isn't fast enough for your application or component development, you need the performance of the industry's leading C++ development tool. You want these tools to maximize your efficiency, yet still maintain direct access and flexibility. Visual C++ 5.0 RISC Edition is the tool of choice for building small, fast applications and components for Alpha-based systems running the Windows NT� operating system.

You can share code with Visual C++ 5.0 Professional Edition to target Intel-based systems and Alpha-based systems.

Benefits
* The latest C++ compiler technology in Visual C++ is finely tuned for performance, producing significantly faster and smaller 32-bit applications for the Windows NT Workstation operating system.
* Want to take advantage of the latest in component-based development? The extensive native COM support in Visual C++ 5.0 Professional Edition makes it easier than ever to create fast, lightweight COM objects for the desktop, Internet, and server.
* The newest version of the Microsoft Visual C++ development system is designed to improve your productivity not only with C++ applications, but also with Internet, intranet, and mixed-language systems.


Last Updated: Wednesday, April 14, 1999
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