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Subject: Computer Innovations C
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Date: Tue, 4-Oct-83 18:56:52 EDT
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Posted: Tue Oct  4 18:56:52 1983
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There has been alot of talk about the Lattice C compiler, and I thought
that I would mention that the Computer Innovations C compiler seems to
be just about as sturdy a compiler.  Furthermore, the compiler costs
$100 less, and it comes with the full source library.  

Computer Innovations is just about to release their next version of the
compiler which will include an object code optimizer, full DOS 2.0
support, and an option to use the full megabyte of memory available to
the 8088 (640K on the PC).

The compiler also supports floating point, and it comes with lots
of trig functions in the library.  The floating point is currently
accomplished by function call, but the next release should put this
code in line.

The only problem with the compiler is that it does not use the DOS 2.0
linker, but that will also change with the next release.

In summary, hold off buying a C compiler until you have investigated
the one from Computer Innovations.

Timothy L. Kay
CalTech
Pasadena, CA  91125