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From: phil@amd70.UUCP (Phil Ngai)
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Subject: Re: Intel 8086 Tools
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Date: Fri, 6-Jan-84 16:36:28 EST
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> From intelca!david Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 1969
> From: david@intelca.UUCP (David DiGiacomo)
> Subject: Re: Intel 8086 Tools
> Organization: Intel, Santa Clara, Ca.

> Intel C-86 (actually Mark Williams C) supports 8086 large model.  You
> can run it (or PLM-86) on the IBM PC using one of several "UDI" packages.

I can't believe my ears. The folks in DSHO implied I'd burn in hell or
at least go to jail if I ran Intel software on the IBM PC instead of the
blue box it was licensed for.

> I use both languages and I can't see why anyone would use PLM-86 if
> he/she had an alternative (even FORTRAN).

Again, I can't believe my ears. I thought all Intel employees loved PL/M.

Dave, how official are your views? Dare I hope that Intel is coming to
their senses?

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Phil Ngai (408) 988-7777 {ucbvax,decwrl,ihnp4,allegra,intelca}!amd70!phil