well you don't have to buy MSVC, as there are free replacements which is perfect to compile the bot code:
I would recommend the MinGW (the Windows port of GNU Compiler Collection):
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/m...1.exe?download
In case of you need a nice IDE to edit the source code:
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/d...p.exe?download
Having said that, you need a bit of work to get HPB bot to compile under current version of MinGW. If you have problems you can ask in the forum or ask me directly.
You can also use the Borland C++ command line compiler, which is freeware. (
http://www.borland.com)
@PMB: now I would feel no surprise to see how you're promoting M$ proprietary software which costs quite a lot of $$$ just for
using it hehehe... (j/k)