Date   : Tue, 01 Nov 1983 2224-:00est
From   : Paul Schauble <Schauble@mit-multics>
Subject: C Compiler for 6809

I am looking for information to assist in selecting a microprocessor for
a new application. The application is almost entirely character
manipulation, with absolutely no requirement for floating point
arithmetic or any number crunching. The chief criterion will be the
space occupied by generated code.

1. Does anyone have any information, good or bad, on C compilers for the
6809? Comments on the quality of generated code are particularly wanted.

2. Does anyone have any information on relative code sizes generated by
a HLL compiler for any of the 6809, 68000, z80, and 8086. Information
comparing the relative sizes on two or more of these processors is
especially wanted. 

As usual, I will post a summary to the list if I receive any useful
replies.