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From: casey@CS.UCLA.EDU
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Subject: Need GNU C and C++ for Apollo
Keywords: GNU C, GNU C++, Apollo SR10 (and SR9.7)
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Date: 2 Oct 88 06:38:07 GMT
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  We're doing some work with GNU C++ on a VAX 8250.  The VAX is a front
end to a Connection Machine from Thinking Machines Incorporated.  We're
using GNU C++ to develop a C++ programming environment for the Connection
Machine.  This work is being done under the auspices of a new Cognitive
Science program here at UCLA.

  Many of the researchers access the Connection Machine through a network
of Apollo workstations.  We'd like people to be able to do some of their
C++ development on the Apollos in order to decrease contention on the VAX.
Optimally we'd like to use the same version of C++ on the Apollos (i.e.
GNU C++).

  Currently we're running GNU C 1.27 and GNU C++ 1.27 (as I understand
it, I'm probably being redundant to give both versions since GNU C and GNU
C++ must be at the same version level - but what the hey, might as well
be complete).  The VAX is running Ultrix 2.2 (without any patches).  The
Apollos are running SR9.7 but will soon be upgraded to SR10.

  Does anyone know what the availability for GNU C and GNU C++ on Apollos
running SR10 is?  There's obviously mc68k support in both, but nothing is
ever that simple on the Apollo ...  Any information you can provide is
appreciated!!!

Casey