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I think they want compatibility with other compilers, but unless they move alway from Windows, there is a lot of their APIs that require close compiler/library

I think they want compatibility with other compilers, but unless they move alway from Windows, there is a lot of their APIs that require close compiler/library support: COM, DCOM+, .NET, etc. They will probably need at least to maintain VC++ for a long time.

intrepidsoldier 12y ago
Add WinRT to that list and you have a set that is somehow reason enough for Visual C++ compiler front-end to stay relevant.