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From: sdorsey@eng.umd.edu (Suzanne E. Dorsey)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: C Compiler Advice Sought
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Date: 4 Dec 90 03:12:34 GMT
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I've got a Toshiba T1000SE Laptop.  I'm looking for a compact, inexpensive
C compiler for use with it.  I'd like something that will fit on a single
1.44MB floppy and still leave me with room left over for file storage --
so, say, a total of less than 720K optimally.

The only two C compilers I've heard of in the DOS world are Turbo C
and Microsoft Quick C.  I don't want to start a debate over which produces
better or faster code, but I would like to know which of these lends
itself to use on a laptop, and anyones experiences using them.  I'd
also like to know if there are any other compilers I might want to
consier.  Tiny C is out, I do want a full K&R (ANSI would be nice, too)
implementation.

Thanks in advance for any information.  If you post a reply, please
send me a copy via email too, as I don't read news very oftent.

-- Suzi Dorsey