File Details |
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| File Size | 72.1 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Windows 2000/9x/Server 2003/XP |
| Date Added | February 11, 2009 |
| Total Downloads | 4,547 |
| Publisher | SciTech Software, Inc. |
| Homepage | OpenWatcom |
Publisher's Description
OpenWatcom products are so far the first and only proprietary compilers to be Open Sourced. With more than a million lines of source code the Watcom products represent one of the largest pools of proprietary source code ever released under an Open Source license. Sybase has released the code under an Open Source license that complies with the Open Source Definition, published by the Open Source Initiative.
In a single package, Open Watcom C/C++ and Fortran provides a comprehensive development environment with the tools, SDK's, and libraries you need to create powerful 16 and 32 bit applications for popular PC platforms. Combining an integrated development environment (IDE) and a comprehensive set of tools with state-of-the-art compiler technology, Open Watcom C/C++ and Fortran delivers productivity and performance.
Latest Reviews
guti reviewed v1.1 Beta on Apr 14, 2003
The download is spanned in various ZIP files because it is a beta version.
The final version will ship also in Windows Installer and CD.
melkor reviewed v1.1 Beta on Apr 14, 2003
The download scares me.
Qlib reviewed v1.0 RC2 on Feb 1, 2003
Not only does the compiler itself rock quite hard.. it has been around for a long time and is very good too.. AND its OPEN SOURCE!!!
They deserve a 10 but unfortunately this rater dont go higher than 5..And I'm sure it will only get better!!
KendallB reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jan 9, 2003
I may be a bit biased, because I create Open Watcom in the first place by convincing Sybase to Open Source the code. However for myself and my company, Open Watcom is a huge benefit. It has by far the best cross compiling and debugging facilities of any compiler, bar none. Although there is no support yet for Linux and FreeBSD, when the ports to those platforms are complete Watcom will become the best way to develop code for Linux and FreeBSD for any supported host platform. You could then edit, compile and remote debug your code on your host platform of choice, such as Windows 9x/2000/XP, OS/2 Warp, 32-bit DOS, Linux or FreeBSD! Better yet you can remote debug your application using the serial port, parallel port or over a TCP/IP link to just about any supported target platform as well. Best of all though, every scrap of source code needed to build the Open Watcom compiler is available as well!
Also please note that we were not expecting the first beta of the compiler to be picked up so quickly, and the compiler we uploaded did not have a 'BETA' designation in it. For that reason we have renamed the compiler downloads available on the Open Watcom web site to indicate that they are beta versions. We don't want to get them confused with the official 1.0 binaries when they are released ;-)
guti reviewed v1.1 Beta on Apr 14, 2003
The download is spanned in various ZIP files because it is a beta version.
The final version will ship also in Windows Installer and CD.
melkor reviewed v1.1 Beta on Apr 14, 2003
The download scares me.
Qlib reviewed v1.0 RC2 on Feb 1, 2003
Not only does the compiler itself rock quite hard.. it has been around for a long time and is very good too.. AND its OPEN SOURCE!!!
They deserve a 10 but unfortunately this rater dont go higher than 5..And I'm sure it will only get better!!
KendallB reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jan 9, 2003
I may be a bit biased, because I create Open Watcom in the first place by convincing Sybase to Open Source the code. However for myself and my company, Open Watcom is a huge benefit. It has by far the best cross compiling and debugging facilities of any compiler, bar none. Although there is no support yet for Linux and FreeBSD, when the ports to those platforms are complete Watcom will become the best way to develop code for Linux and FreeBSD for any supported host platform. You could then edit, compile and remote debug your code on your host platform of choice, such as Windows 9x/2000/XP, OS/2 Warp, 32-bit DOS, Linux or FreeBSD! Better yet you can remote debug your application using the serial port, parallel port or over a TCP/IP link to just about any supported target platform as well. Best of all though, every scrap of source code needed to build the Open Watcom compiler is available as well!
Also please note that we were not expecting the first beta of the compiler to be picked up so quickly, and the compiler we uploaded did not have a 'BETA' designation in it. For that reason we have renamed the compiler downloads available on the Open Watcom web site to indicate that they are beta versions. We don't want to get them confused with the official 1.0 binaries when they are released ;-)