Do you remember this machines?

The fundamental parts of software today, remains the same as LISA or NextStep software written 25 years ago, with a complete GUI metaphor, a true pre-emptive multitasking operating system, productivity applications an a true object oriented development environment.

Visual C++ 2005

Microsoft Visual C++ returns as mainstream programming language with the next release of Visual Studio. Microsoft enhances the runtime libraries, the STL and adds language constructs for .NET compatibility.