This guide covers Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.2 and complements the regular (non-visual) "C++ Made Simple" text. Microsoft Visual C++ allows programmers to be more efficient and productive. Code and components can be created and reused, all with the latest Windows-based 32-bit technology such as ActiveX. The 4.2 release of Visual 4.2 eases development of Internet applications with MFC additions, support for Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems, data-binding technologies support and a new standard library.