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From: robf2@pyuxf.UUCP (robert fair)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc,comp.lang.c,misc.legal
Subject: MSC 5.0 Bugs, Microsoft ``support''
Message-ID: <248@pyuxf.UUCP>
Date: 28 Jan 88 14:55:56 GMT
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Organization: Bell Communications Research
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I recently bought the MSC 5.0 Optimizing Compiler on the strength of
Microsoft's ads.

I soon discovered, like most of the net, that lots of the so-called 
optimizations are broken, e.g. intrinsic functions, loop optimizations. 
By "broke" I mean that the compiler generates bad code which causes 
programs to go into never-never land.

I followed Microsoft's directions for support, submitting test programs
showing the problem etc, and asking for an update.

Their reply arrived today, in short they admitted the compiler was
broke but they did not intend to fix it. Tough Shit.

So here I am having spent several $000 on a compiler which does not
perform as advertised and the manufacturer refuses to fix.

Does anyone have any suggestions where to go from here ? 

I feel that Microsoft got me to buy MSC under false pretenses, since their
ad's claimed features which don't work, and Msoft refuses to make them work.

I know Msoft  has a lousy reputation for support - if there are other
people out there with the same feelings as me maybe its time for
a group lawsuit. Bill Gates has got a damn sight too big for his boots !



-- 
Robert L. Fair                                 Standard Disclaimer:
Bell Communications Research/CHC               I speak for myself only.
Piscataway, NJ
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