Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 17:03:36 GMT Server: NCSA/1.5 Content-type: text/html Last-modified: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 22:06:15 GMT Content-length: 2754
The first thing you need when working at home is a C++ compiler. There is no way to use Borland C++ on the Vectras from your machine at home. You can buy the Borland compiler from the DoIT center for $99 or $139 (depending on what version you purchase). You do not need to have the Borland compiler, however. Most any C++ compiler will do. You do need to write programs that are compatible with Borland on the Vectra machines, however. This means that your source (.cpp) file should compile using the Borland compiler (i.e., don't use any non-standard language features that your compiler provides) and your executable (.exe) file should run on the Vectra computers.
For your executable to run on the Vectra computers, you need to compile your program on a binary compatible machine or you need to re-compile your program on the Vectras. To test whether you have a binary compatible machine, copy your executable to the Vectra machines (see directions below) and try to run it. If it runs okay, odds are you won't have to re-compile your programs on the Vectras each time.
If you have a printer at home, you can make your printouts from your computer. Otherwise, you must make printouts from the Vectra lab.
Note that ftp to wiley.cs.wisc.edu is not currently available for WiscWorld users. To hand in your program, you need to copy files from your home machine to the Vectras. Copy your files from your computer to a floppy disk and bring the disk to the Vectra lab. When you log in, be sure to answer "Y" when asked if you are using floppies. Then, use File Manager to copy your files from disk to the Vectras.
Be aware that when you are working at home, you will not have the support of the consultants.
Last modified: Fri Aug 30, 1996 by Mike Steele
Original written by Jim Basney