Date   : Wed, 12 Oct 1983 07:00:21 EDT
From   : Charlie Strom (NYU) <strom@brl-bmd>
Subject: Re: C compiler info wanted

Larry, I noted your comments with interest. I too am about to go for a
16 bit version of C, mine to run under CP/M-86. I have a couple of
comments for you and would appreciate your resonse.
The Byte article seemed to imply that the DeSmet compiler would not fly
in the long run only because it is cheap ($100), not because it is inherently
defective or less powerful than its competitors.
I am leaning to CI's C86 package. I am a neophyte at C still, but it seems
that this one is more popular than the others - would still like to see
a product emerge that is the BDS C of 16 bitters, but it is unlikely.
Your objection to C86's needing a lot of typing ought to be solved trivially
with a SUBMIT file, right?
Lastly, I have been told that support from the author is excellent from
C86 and non-existent from Mark Williams. I do not want to buy any more
products from an outfit unwilling to spend the money and effort to properly
support them.
Thanks in advance for your reactions.