[net.micro.pc] Aztec C compiler

kbb@faron.UUCP (Kenneth B. Bass) (02/13/85)

	We purchased Manx's Aztec C compiler for the IBM/PC a while
back.  They sent two versions: 1.06d - a supposedly tried and tested
version; and 2.20b - a beta version.  This latter version
apparently hauls ass in terms of optimization, doing a lot of neat
things like register tracking, and automatically using short jumps
when possible, etc.

	What I'm wondering is what bugs have been found with this
version.  Manx hasn't yet released the real version of this compiler.
And they couldn't (wouldn't?) tell me what bugs they have found.
If anyone is using this compiler, I would appreciate if you would
let me know how it works for you.  Specifically, any problems that I
should be aware of.  I know,  for example, that there is a problem 
converting Aztec compiled/assembled files into Microsoft format (via
their utility 'obj').  Anything else?

	If there are enough responses, I will summarize and post here.


			"It ain't necessarily so"
				ken bass
				linus!faron!kbb