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Nadeem A.
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Nadeem A.
Attended Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
09/04/2024
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A comprehensive look at an open-source classic

Open Watcom is a robust and they support legacy systems.They made invaluable tools for developers who working on system like DOS, OS/2 and old versions of windows. Further it is a free source and benifit for community.
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05/29/2016
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Is is still the best C compiler

I have been using the Watcom compiler for more than 20 years. It is ANSI compliant and a decent IDE. I would choose an alternative if I were starting fresh, but it still accomplishes what I need it to do.

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What is Open Watcom?

Open Watcom is a comprehensive suite of high-performance development tools designed primarily for C and C++ programming, but also features robust support for Fortran. It includes a powerful compiler, an integrated development environment (IDE), a debugger, and various utilities aimed at streamlining the software development process. Notably, Open Watcom is renowned for its ability to produce executables for multiple operating systems and platforms, including Windows, DOS, and various flavors of OS/2.The project is open-source and maintained by a community of dedicated developers, ensuring that it continues to evolve and integrate modern features while still supporting legacy systems. Its website, [openwatcom.org](http://openwatcom.org/), serves as a hub for downloading the software, accessing documentation, and connecting with the user community through forums and support channels. This makes Open Watcom a valuable resource for developers looking for a versatile and reliable development environment, especially those working on cross-platform or legacy system applications.

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