Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!sdd.hp.com!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!ub!ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu!v056ped5 From: v056ped5@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Brian M McNamara) Newsgroups: comp.lang.modula2 Subject: Which compiler do I want? Message-ID: <35384@eerie.acsu.Buffalo.EDU> Date: 10 Sep 90 03:27:55 GMT Sender: news@acsu.Buffalo.EDU Reply-To: v056ped5@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu Organization: University at Buffalo Lines: 14 Nntp-Posting-Host: ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4.2 I do not want to start a war here on comparisons of compilers, but a comprehensive answer would be greatly appreciated. I want to buy a compiler, and am interested in a few important capabilities... 1> random file structures provided. 2> easy disk directory access. 3> well developed support modules like time and date, random numbers, etc. 4> if it is out there, graphics included would be a key factor. Any responses can be discussed here or mailed to the above address. Oh yeah, I am talking about IBM AT compatible compilers for Modula2 only. Thanx, Brian