getopt() in VC++

Question

I'm quite fond of using GNU getopt, when programming under Linux. I understand, that getopt(), is not available under MS VC++.

Note:

• Win32 environment
• using Visual Studio
• No Boost
• No MFC
• Not concerned with portability

Question:

• How can I then port getopt() accordingly?
  • What guidelines should I be aware of while porting?
• Known port with same features?

Answer 1

This may help, it's also very easy to integrate

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cpp/xgetopt.aspx

Answer 2

There is some old code originally by IBM that is available as-is. It only has implementation for getopt, not the _long variants. It's available on http://plexfx.org/news/files/70411c2c371bd686273a8bebc42c45c5-3.html

Answer 3

You will have to check out the license requirements, but the source to the GCC libraries is freely available. Just grab getopt() from there.