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From: han@Apple.COM (Byron Han, fire fighter)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Tiny development environments (was Re: LightspeedC on one floppy)
Message-ID: <7606@apple.Apple.Com>
Date: 9 Mar 88 07:05:46 GMT
References: <8WB03Dy00XM1Eqs0LC@andrew.cmu.edu>
Reply-To: han@apple.UUCP (Byron Han, fire fighter)
Organization: Communication Tools Group - Apple Computer, Inc.
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I find that Turbo Pascal works very well with limited memory and disk space.
Doesn't require that you configure RAMDisks and other stuff. 

In the olden days before I started working at Apple, I developed with
TurboPascal on a 512K Mac  (NOT 512e!)  I distrust using RAMDisks during
development because of the compile-run-CRASH cycle.

If you got more disk space (like 2 floppies) the Symantec THINK products
(did I say that right?  :-)) are easier to use.

Basically, Turbo Pascal is very tiny but packs quite a bit of punch.  It lacks
source level debugging and project management that Lightspeed Pascal has.
Lightspeed C does not (yet) have source level debuggin but is very
fast.

Please mail me if you want more details.  I have development extensively
in my pre-Apple life in Lightspeed Pascal, Turbo Pascal, and Lightspeed C.
Now I use MPW.

I have no connection with Symantec/THINK or Borland.  This is NOT an official
Apple position or endorsement - just my own tuesday night ramblings.


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