Date   : Mon, 21 Oct 1985 16:32:00 PDT
From   : Ghenis.pasa@XEROX.ARPA
Subject: Re: MIX C compiler and Editor?

FIRST-TIME IMPRESSIONS ON MIX-C AND MIX EDITOR (CP/M  version):

The prominently advertised MIX C compiler is finally being shipped. Mine
arrived yesterday (two months late). I hope the delay means that version
1.0 is fully functional and has not been rushed to the marketplace. I'd
rather wait than be irate.

Mild irritation: I ordered COD and MIX didn't tell me that they instruct
UPS *not* to accept personal checks.

So far I haven't had time to really test the compiler. I did some
standard trivial stuff last night and MIX C performed. The documentation
is a large and thick softcover manual that includes an introduction to
the C language. It seemed well structured and clear, with enough
examples. According to the manual most default settings can be changed
by the user (where to look for overlays, etc.) and programs can be
optimized for either size or speed. The standard libraries can also be
changed. Creation of overlays seems fairly painless since the linker
they provide appears to be quite programmer-friendly.

My first impression with my new toy is very positive. For $39.95 it
seems like a bargain (unless I uncover some crippling bug tonight...)

I also ordered the MIX Editor and I tend to agree with the positive
reviews posted on this list. I like the ability to split my screen and
edit two files at a time. It is programmable so you can redefine your
keyboard or even write editor procedures. It certainly is more editing
power than I expected to ever have on my CP/M system.