[Distutils] Compiler support for VC++ 2005

[Paul Moore]

On 02/02/07, Michael Foord <fuzzyman at voidspace.org.uk> wrote:
> Paul Moore wrote:
> But, IIUC there can still be issues with using gcc for extensions -
> because you are still using a different CRT layer and this can cause
> problems.

Not true. When using mingw/gcc, distutils ensures that msvcr71.dll is
used - the same CRT as Python. (I know, I was involved in implementing
the change).

> *If* distutils supported VC8 it would be as effective as using gcc. (?)

My understanding is that VC8 only supports using msvcr80.dll, which is
incompatible.

Paul.