Hi,
I would like to know is it possible to use c++ code to control pc hardware?
WongTinMing
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Ancient Dragon
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what hardware are you referring to?
grumpier
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The short answer is "yes and no".
The C++ standard specifies no direct means of accessing hardware. However, with the help of non-standard techniques (which are operating system and hardware specific) it is possible to control hardware. Technically, those techniques are beyond scope of the C++ standard but, in practice, with support of suitable compilers and their libraries it is possible to find ways ....
Salem
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Another question is which OS is in between you and the hardware.
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