Win32 has a built-in INI file API, but writing cross-platform code is difficult because these functions aren't available on Linux.
Working with INI Configuration Files Cross-Platform (Win32/Un*x, MBCS/Unicode)
Published 04/25/2006
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High Performance Solution Ini File Class with MMF
Published 11/15/2002
Based on MMF, plus the pre-allocated buffer and section header map technology, this should be the ultimate solution to the mega-bytes-level INI file usage. Both Unicode and ANSI versions are available.
Handle Configuration Files Using a Portable Class'�CDataFile
Published 08/05/2002
CDataFile is a C++ class that aids you in reading and writing to configuration files. It is generally compatible with standard Windows .ini files, supports multiline comments, does not rely on any windows or MFC calls, and is easily portable to Linux.
CIniFile
Published 02/27/2002
A "simple to use" class for creating and using INI files.
MFC extension class CPrivateProfile
Published 12/28/2001
The class CPrivateProfile is a wrapper class around the Win32 functions GetPrivateProfileString and GetPrivateProfileInt. It enables an easy way to traverse and read INI files.
CIniEx - Dynamic .INI Class
Published 02/08/2000
Memory-mapped file-like solution for quicker data access using INI files
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