smereski.wbst@PARC-MAXC.ARPA@sri-unix.UUCP (09/20/83)
I am considering purchasing MODULA-2 developed by Logitech. This package was advertised in the front of Wirth's book 'Programming in Modula-2'. It includes a compiler, linker, Symbolic debugger, resident system, and a set of utility programs. Its available for IBM-PC, APPLE LISA, SIRIUS 1/VICTOR 9000 and other 8086/8088 or 68000 systems. I intend to get a version for an 8086 based processor running CP/M-86 and use it on the Xerox 16/8. I would appreciate comments on this package and Logitech. The package costs $495 which is not unreasonable if it is a high quality product. /Dave
POURNE@mit-mc@sri-unix.UUCP (09/21/83)
From: Jerry E. Pournelle <POURNE@mit-mc> I have the Logitech package (it runs for CPM-86 only, not MSDOS at this time; MSDOS version later, they say). I thnk it's pretty good. I don't much care for $500 price tags on anything, but it isn't out of line with what others charge. There is NO FLOATING POINT. I believe they intend to give you the floating point when they have it done, Real Soon Now; it will be at first for the 8087, meaning that you'll need an 8087. The Modula version distributed just now has NO PRIORITIES implemented; they're simply ignored. There is the "US extension" package, including the ability to build a string by concaatenating char. I find Logitech and Pierluigi Zappacost its President to be Good Guys, and they seem to honor their word. I'd appreciate reports for anyone who buys their Modula. I like mine. JEP