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From: context@uw-june.UUCP (Ronald Blanford)
Newsgroups: comp.os.minix
Subject: Re: New compilers, versions of the OS
Message-ID: <3319@uw-june.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 19-Oct-87 13:20:04 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 19 13:20:04 1987
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Keywords: compiler MINIX


> The MINIX Version 1.2 C compiler is now available from the following
> two companies.  Contact them for pricing and other information.
> 
>   UniPress Software			Transmediair Utrecht BV
>   2025 Lincoln Highway			Melkweg 3
>   Edison, NJ 08817			3721 RG Bilthoven
>   USA					Holland
>   Tel: (201) 985-8000			Tel: +31 (30) 78 18 20

I called UniPress this morning and received the following information.

They will begin shipping the compiler in a week, starting 10/26 or so,
and are already accepting orders.  The compiler requires Minix version
1.2.  The cost is $99 (check, VISA, MC).  This includes the source.  I
assume the source will compile under Minix, though this was not
explicitly stated.  A binary is included, but there is no provision
for a binary-only package. 

My question to AST: is there any way these companies could be
influenced to distribute a lower-cost binary-only version (on the
order of $25 or so).  I sympathize with the plight of your graduate
students, but being one myself I can't afford to buy sources for which
I have no use. 

-- Ron