I dun have MSVC++ 6.0

The latest version I have is 4.0 (I think) and borland's free c++ compiler. Is there a chance in hell I could ever get to compile this thing? I really have some good ideas for FS2.1

and I dont think I can get a reasonable copy of 6.0 for less than 50 bucks (my current assets), or at all for that matter. I would really hate to use the .net version *blipped out*, and I cant find an inexpensive MSVC++ 6.0 pro cheap anywhere. Might I have good luck if somebody made a Makefile (Hint, Hint)? I am running out of options that I didn't have in the first place.