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From: campbell@dev8n.mdcbbs.com (Tim Campbell)
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Subject: Re: C compiler/interpreter for MVS
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Date: 25 Feb 91 10:54:37 GMT
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In article <347@wybbs.mi.org>, bruiser@wybbs.mi.org (Kevin Williams) writes:
> I'm looking for a C compiler or interpreter for
> an MVS environment.  I remember using one when
> I was in college, but I don't know where it came
> from.  I think SAS sells a compiler that runs
> under MVS, but I'm looking for something a little
> less expensive (public domain would be ideal).
> I don't need every whiz-bang feature on earth,
> just a tool to help convert PL/I to C for porting
> to a Unix machine.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> -- Kevin	(bruiser@wybbs.mi.org)
-- 
The only C compiler on MVS that I am familiar with is IBM's C/370.  It in
no way qualifies for "free" or "cheap" to be certain.

LPI (the Liant Group) has a PL/I compiler for the workstation that is easily
the best non-mainframe based compiler available.  It can do most of the things
that the (IBM) mainframe compiler can do.  For the few things it can't handle,
there are some workarounds.  I know that this compiler works on Sun (Sparc)
because I have it.  I'm not certain what other platforms are supported.
This could make your porting a LOT easier.  Hope the info is helpful.

   -Tim

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