djm@nmtvax.UUCP (08/25/84)
Does anyone know anything about the Manx C compiler for Apples? Does it
actually produce 6502 code, w/ hooks to the 'os' (dos 3.3 or prodos, according
to the ads)? How close to their CP/M compiler is it? This, and any other info
will be greatly appreciated. Thanx
--
Dieter Muller
aka Rube Goldberg II
(djm@nmtvax)FRIEDMAN@RU-BLUE.ARPA (08/28/84)
The Manx C compiler compiles to either 6502 or M-code with a
size vs speed tradeoff. It also contains assemblers for both 6502
and M-code. Currently the ProDos version is not available but it
will be out "real soon now". The programs can be run under the Shell
or standalone. If they are not run under the shell, the 80 column
support becomes minimal. The shell replaces the comand processer of
DOS (and maybe the file manager?) and comtains the command cp, cat
and ls. It also contains IO redirections (cat test > pr:).
It come on 6 disk. They contains the linker, compilers,
assemblers, an editor (VED) which is bad but usable, libraries, and
sources to the libraries (floating point and I/O, for 6502 and
M-code, with and without the shell. 6 total.) and the editor in C.
It can use standard DOS files and standard normal files (with high
bit off and cr/lf at end of line). The shell requires STANDARD DOS
so it will not even run with a Corvus hard drive.
The manual explains the interfacing to assembly language and
adding device drivers so you can add your own functions etc.
-Gadi
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