[ale] Kinda Off Topic

[Patrick Widener]

Most major compilers do define these types of macros.  Back in the day we
used this kind of system to build most of the same code base for DOS,
Win16, Win32, OS/2, AIX... you get the picture.  Look in the help for your
compiler(s) under "Predefined macros" and you should find what you need.

pat

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On Wed, 2 Dec 1998, Ryan wrote:

>     I have a programming question for y'all.  I have been studying C &
> C++ for a few years now and have wondered if there is a macro which I
> can use in the pre-processing code that will auto-magically determine
> whether I am using a DOS based system or LINUX.  I have begun to write
> code for school as well as work and this would allow me to write one
> program that will run on either system yet would be able to use
> certain functions dependent on the system
> 
>     Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> 
>         Ryan
> 
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