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From: sysop@insider.zer.sub.org
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.tech
Subject: re:Lattice vs. Aztec C what of it?
Message-ID: <9012161351.42.13@INSIDER>
Date: 17 Dec 90 22:10:59 GMT
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> I'm fluent with Pascal.

Argh.

> What are the big differences between the newest version of the Lattice C
> complier and the Aztec compiler?  I'll be purchasing one of these soon.
> I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone wants to share.

Well, I've been using Aztec since 3.2, and have the current (?) version 
5.0d, and also just got the SAS C 5.10 package a week ago.

Here's my opinion:

- Aztec in Version 5.0 is far from being reliable. Sniff. If you can get a 
  hold of a 3.6-package cheap from somebody, get it. It's nice and smooth, 
  and pretty fast, too. Make sure you have SDB with it.

- In the current version, and with a bit faster Amiga (e.g. 020 and up), SAS 
  C is currently the better choice (Hi Ralph!) if you need a high quality C
  Compiler. Of course, you pay for it (are you a student ? They give 50%
  rebate [I think]!) Using my A3000/25, the compiler runs quite fast, though
  I wouldn't want to use it on my A1000... (never tried it yet).

If you want to `try' C first, I'd suggest you getting DICE from Matt Dillon, 
it's a real nice system, too, and doesn't cost much (I think registering for 
the current version, incl. the Includes is $40).

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