[net.micro.pc] Which C compiler should I buy

phi@idec.UUCP (A. J. Philpotts) (08/28/85)

There seem to be several C compilers for the PC all making the
claim to be the best.  Can anyone advise me on a suitable purchase.

I want:

   No compiler induced bugs.
   Fast runtime execution, non-numeric application.
   Capability to handle large programs/data areas.
   Fast compilation
   Good documentation
   Availablity of support tools ( lint, bc )
   Good runtime support libraries + source

That was in decreasing order of desirability

Cost of compiler is not important !!

Any suggestions are welcome.  ( Apart from forget it ).

Andy Philpotts - STC IDEC LIMITED