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is Borland suitable

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I am very interested in the Borland C/C++ Compiler, so I am asking for you guys to share your thoughts. Do you think the free compiler is suitable for developing an OS?

Are there any major drawbacks or advantages? Or general information regarding the tool.

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And how about Dev-C++?
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Dev-C++ is an IDE, not an compiler :? (it uses GCC, in case you wonder)

As for Borland stuff, last thing I tried was TC3 which is 16-bit, so don't count on my expertise.
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Free compilier? Borland has alot of free compiliers...

Borland Builder 5 (Command line) can be used for Win32. Only generates 32 bit pmode code.

Turbo C 2.1 is a great compilier envirement for old DOS development, but can only generate 16 bit real mode code.

The last Borland compilier I used was TurboC 2.1, but that was only to create a small Mode 13h game for fun.

I believe Borland Builder 5 can be used in an OS envirement. I may be wrong here, though.
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