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<h1><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=5 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Thank you for choosing the
Visual C++ Toolkit!</span></font></b></h1>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Use the free Visual C++ Toolkit to build your ISO C++ Standard code, to
evaluate new compiler features, and to get a feel for some of the capabilities
included with Visual Studio <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms>
2003.&nbsp;<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'><EFBFBD><EFBFBD> </span>The tools and libraries
included with the Toolkit are a subset of the features and capabilities of
Visual Studio <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> 2003
Professional.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'><EFBFBD> </span>Buy Visual Studio <st1:mswterms
w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> 2003 Professional and get a full Integrated
Development Environment (IDE), an award-winning debugger, additional C++
libraries including ATL and MFC, and much more.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Learn more about Visual C++ at <a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc">http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc</a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Learn more about Visual Studio at <a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/">http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/</a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>
<h2><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><font
size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;
mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>What<EFBFBD>s Included, and What<61>s Not Included</span></font></i></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Visual C++ Toolkit 2003 is a free download and does not include
customer support or specific documentation.&nbsp; Please refer to documentation
for the Visual C++ compiler and libraries online at:&nbsp; </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vcedit/html/vcorivisualcmainnode.asp">http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/vcedit/html/vcorivisualcmainnode.asp</a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please refer to the End User License Agreement (EULA.TXT) and
Redistributable File List (REDIST.TXT) for complete licensing
information.&nbsp; In general, applications and components built using the
Visual C++ Toolkit may be redistributed without restriction.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Visual C++ Toolkit includes the core tools and libraries necessary
to build basic C++ applications and programs:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Microsoft
C/C++ Optimizing Compiler and Linker.&nbsp; These are the same compiler
and linker that ship with Visual Studio <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms>
2003 Professional!</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>C Runtime
Library and the C++ Standard Library, including the Standard Template
Library.&nbsp; These are the same static-link libraries included with
Visual Studio.&nbsp; Visual Studio also ships these libraries in
dynamic-link versions, and with full source code.</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Microsoft <st1:mswterms
w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> Framework Common Language Runtime.&nbsp;
Visual C++ can optionally build applications that run on the Common
Language Runtime (CLR).&nbsp; </span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l9 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sample
code.&nbsp; The toolkit includes four samples designed to showcase the
powerful new features of the 2003 version, including new optimization capabilities,
features to improve code-security and robustness, enhanced ISO C++
standards support, and the ability to use the <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms>
Framework library and target the CLR.</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Visual C++ Toolkit does not include several core features found in
Visual Studio <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> 2003.&nbsp; </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Visual Studio
Integrated Development Environment (IDE).&nbsp; The Visual Studio IDE
incorporates multitudes of <st1:mswterms w:st="on">developer tools</st1:mswterms>
including code editors, the Visual Studio debugger, and a project
system.&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn more about Visual Studio at <a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio">http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio</a>.</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Microsoft
Foundation Class (MFC) and Active Template Libraries (ATL).&nbsp; These
robust and mature libraries provide C++ developers with encapsulated
functionality for building Windows-based applications.&nbsp;&nbsp; In
Visual Studio these are provided with complete source code.</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Advanced <st1:mswterms
w:st="on">developer tools</st1:mswterms>, including compilers and tools
for developing using other languages like Visual Basic and C#.&nbsp;
Visual Studio provides developers with a complete toolset for building all
types of applications and components for Windows and <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms>.</span></font></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<h2><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><font
size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;
mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Using the Visual C++ Toolkit</span></font></i></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Visual C++ Toolkit installs the <20>Visual C++ Toolkit 2003 Command
Prompt<EFBFBD> into the Start Menu.&nbsp; This command-shell window is configured to
enable compilation and linking of C++ programs using the toolkit-provided
tools.&nbsp; </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>A batch file (vcvars32.bat) in the Toolkit installation directory sets
the environment variables (PATH, INCLUDE, LIB) to point at Toolkit
directories.&nbsp; Execute this batch file from any command prompt to configure
for compilation using the Toolkit compiler.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>There are four samples included with the Toolkit, located in the
Samples subdirectory.&nbsp; These short samples showcase new or updated
capabilities of the Visual C++ compiler.&nbsp; Each sample includes a short
whitepaper explaining the sample, and one or more batch files that can be used
to compile the sample code.&nbsp; </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<h2><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><font
size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;
mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Next Steps</span></font></i></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Once you<6F>ve familiarized yourself with the Visual C++ compiler and the
samples included with the Toolkit, you<6F>re ready to build!&nbsp; You can use the
Toolkit to build a variety of C++-based programs, using core C++ libraries and
the <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> Framework.&nbsp; If you like,
you can augment the toolkit with additional free <st1:mswterms w:st="on">developer
tools</st1:mswterms> and resources.&nbsp; For example, you can download any of
the following:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/sdkupdate/">Microsoft
Platform SDK</a>.&nbsp; This Software Developer Kit provides extensive
headers and libraries for building Win32-based applications.&nbsp; And it
includes additional <st1:mswterms w:st="on">developer tools</st1:mswterms>
as well!&nbsp; <a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/sdkupdate/">http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/sdkupdate/</a></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=9B3A2CA6-3647-4070-9F41-A333C6B9181D&amp;displaylang=en">Microsoft
.NET Framework SDK Version 1.1</a>.&nbsp; The Visual C++ Toolkit installs
a subset of the full <st1:mswterms w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> Framework
SDK.&nbsp; Install the full SDK to gain access to documentation and
additional tools. <a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=9B3A2CA6-3647-4070-9F41-A333C6B9181D&amp;displaylang=en">http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=9B3A2CA6-3647-4070-9F41-A333C6B9181D&amp;displaylang=en</a></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10;tab-stops:list .5in'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1d97f320-9dfd-4e7a-b947-3a037ccf84af&amp;displaylang=en">DirectX
9.0 SDK</a>.&nbsp; Install the DirectX 9 SDK and get started building cool
software with full 3D rendering capabilities.&nbsp; Lots of samples are
included. <a
href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1d97f320-9dfd-4e7a-b947-3a037ccf84af&amp;displaylang=en">http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1d97f320-9dfd-4e7a-b947-3a037ccf84af&amp;displaylang=en</a></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>If you have any questions about the C++ programming, or the Toolkit
itself, we highly recommend visiting a C++ newsgroup or community site.&nbsp;
The free Toolkit does not include technical support, but many questions about
Visual C++ are answered online.&nbsp; Start by checking the Visual C++ FAQ:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/productinfo/faq">http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/productinfo/faq</a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>When you<6F>re ready, we suggest you check out Visual Studio <st1:mswterms
w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> 2003 Professional, which includes lots of
additional functionality for C++ developers, including an award-winning IDE and
code debugger, additional libraries, and much more!<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'><EFBFBD> </span>You can try out Visual Studio for free,
online.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'><EFBFBD> </span>Visit <a
href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/tryit/">http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/tryit/</a>
for more information.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<h2><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'><font
size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;
mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>Uninstalling the Visual C++ Toolkit</span></font></i></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Use the Add/Remove Programs tool in the Windows Control Panel to
uninstall the Visual C++ Toolkit.&nbsp; </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Toolkit installs the <20><i><span style='font-style:italic'>Microsoft <st1:mswterms
w:st="on">.NET</st1:mswterms> Framework 1.1<EFBFBD> </span></i>if it is not previously
installed.&nbsp; The uninstaller does not remove this shared component, but it
may be removed manually using the Add/Remove Programs tool.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p>
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