Date   : Thu, 20 Oct 1988 11:13:17 -0400
From   : gonzalez@VAX.BBN.COM
Subject: C Compilers - Followup

Well, I called Borland International regarding Turbo C, and was informed that
they never offered it for CP/M.  Apparently they decided to drop CP/M before
they released Turbo C.  Strike 1.

I called Lifeboat Associates, which is now located in Tarrytown, NY.  Their
receptionist now answers the phone as "Magellan...".  Their software support 
person informed me that they discontinued CP/M support a while ago, but gave
me a number for a place called Software Resources.  Strike 2.

The woman at Software Resources acknowledged that they once supported CP/M,
but no longer do so.  Strike 3.

So, it looks like I've exhausted all potential commercial sources of a C
compiler.  Perhaps someone on the list is interested in selling their copy
of BDS C?  Are there any public domain compilers around?  I'm getting some
sense that there is a freeware compiler floating around the RCPM systems.

I received a message that a gentleman named John called me at work, regarding
the Northstar.  I guess this was in response to my earlier compiler inquiry.  
The number for the return call was in Connecticut and I've gotten no answer 
each time that I have called (during office hours).  If the individual who 
called would try to call again, or send email, I would really appreciate it.  
Thanks.

                               -Jim.
Jim Gonzalez                           AT&T: 617-873-2937
BBN Systems and Technologies Corp.     ARPA: gonzalez@bbn.com
Cambridge, Massachusetts               UUCP: ...seismo!bbn!gonzalez