Visual Studio .NET offers a better way to make Windows applications in C++, so why bother? The reason is that as soon as I compile anything in .NET, the programs require .NET Framework to be installed and I hate this.

I’m thinking of switching to Borland C++ and use MFC there to create Windows applications. Basically, the only thing stopping me now is lack of cash (I got Visual Studio .NET through MSDNAA for free… which is another bummer because this way I’m not allowed to develop commercial applications). So, MFC, brace yourself – I’m coming!