Date   : Fri, 08 Aug 1986 15:48:23 GMT
From   : dick gardner <gardner%kodak.uucp@BRL.ARPA>
Subject: Re: Looking for a good C compiler

I've used the MIX C compiler under CP/M and find it to be OK for
light and ocassional use.  I wouldn't recommend it for a developer.

It does not compile to assembler, but rather to psuedo-code.  It
creates somewhat large programs, since the the run-time support
must be included (or exist on the system separately)  It doesn't
compare in speed, since it runs sort of like it was an interpreter.
It is complete, with some nice enhancements. The tutorial/manual
is pretty good.  There is a version of MIX C available for the PC.

Since you mentioned the PC, I have just bought a Turbo clone, and
got a copy of ECO-C88 from ECOSOFT for $59.  This is a pretty nice
package, at least for my needs.  It does limit you to a small
memory model, though.(64k)  The manual is adequate, but not great.
The compiler is quite good -- fairly fast and complete.  You must
use the IBM Linker (no problem for me since I'm using PC-DOS).
The only problem I've found is that it is a little difficult to use
on a 'floppy-only' machine.  The size of the libraries means swapping
disks alot.  Since I've gotten my 10 megger, though, it simplified
things greatly. I'm quite happy with this package.
I DO think that I would buy something else if I was in business
writing C programs. (just in case I needed a larger memory model)

I hope this information is helpful.


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             Dick Gardner
             Eastman Kodak Co.
             Rochester, New York  14650
             (716) 477-1002
       UUCP: rochester!kodak!gardner

To err is human -- to really screw it up
		   you need a computer!
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