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From: gbastin@x102c.harris-atd.com (Gary Bastin 60293)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c
Subject: Re: Power C Compiler
Keywords: compiler
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Date: 4 May 90 14:09:55 GMT
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In article <29356@ut-emx.UUCP> rchan@ut-emx.UUCP (Ricardo Chan) writes:
>I just got an order card for a C compiler called "Power C",
>sold by "MIX Software" from Richardson, TX.
>
>Does anybody have any experiense with this package?
>
>The price advertised is $19.95 +$5 shipping + 8%tax.

I have been using Power C Compiler and Power C-Trace debugger
for some time now.  I initially purchased versions 1.30 and 1.20 of these
two products for a C class I was taking at the time.  Version 2.0 is
now out for both, and I recently upgraded.  Overall, I have been
very impressed with the performance, not only for the class, which is long
since over, but for day to day use.  The compiler is a little slower
than some of the other products on the market, but the executibles
are often smaller and faster than Turbo C and Microsoft C.  The
memory models in Power C are now expanded beyond just the medium
model that was available initially.  As for compatibility, I
found it very nice (especially for the C class) to be able to 
take advantage of Turbo C, Microsoft C and System V functions that
were all being taught without having to switch platforms to compile
the code.  Power C is a super set of the three, with very few
problems in having all three.  It also is ANSI C, as well as K&R.

The best part of all is the Power C-Trace debugger.  It is the 
easiest debugger to use I have seen.  I have just ordered
the library source code, and assembler, and will soon be able
to evaluate these products.  Overall, the Power C tools are
quite a bargain, especially considering the price.  The documentation
is vastly better than what Borland and Microsoft provide, making
it especially useful when learning C!  (I have no connection with
Mix Software except as a satisfied customer.)


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