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From: db21@ihuxk.UUCP (Dave Beyerl)
Newsgroups: net.micro.cpm
Subject: C Compiler for CP/M-80?
Message-ID: <680@ihuxk.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 16-Jul-84 08:04:14 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 16 08:04:14 1984
Date-Received: Tue, 17-Jul-84 01:17:54 EDT
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I am considering the possibility of purchasing a C compiler for use
on my home computer which has a cpm based operating system.  I have
read the articles in the August 83 issue of BYTE - The Unix C complier
in a CP/M Environment, and Five C Compilers for CP/M-80, and have 
reached a conclusion similar to Kern's about the five compilers he
reviewed, namely that the compiler should adhere to the Kernighan & 
Ritchie standard, perform compilations rapidly and have clean
implementation, and be reasonably priced.  Of the compilers mentioned
in the article, the Aztec, BDS and C/80 seem to fill the bill.

I would like to hear from anyone who has experience with these 
compilers preferably with more than one and can make a valid 
comparison.  I would also like to hear from anyone who might know
of a compiler that was not mentioned in the article, but meets the
criteria.  The upper price limit for this is about $250.

Mail replies to ihuxk!db21.  If there is sufficient response and/or
information not mentioned in the articles, I will try to summarize
for the net.  Thanks in advance for your help.
					Dave Beyerl