bahilchie@water.UUCP (Brian Hilchie) (01/07/85)
Some time ago I mentioned in passing that I had written a C compiler for
the C-64. I received many messages asking for details. To those people
I have not replied I apologize; I have been very busy these last few months.
More recently a request for information about a compiler from Pro-Line
Software was posted. These compilers are one and the same. Since there
seems to be some interest I am posting this description.
The compiler package will likely come on two disks and will include the
compiler, a linker, a library, and an easy-to-use screen editor/syntax checker.
One disk drive is required, though more may be used. Some other details
are:
compiler:
- nearly complete K&R implementation
- compiles C to relocatable 6502 machine code
- separate compilation supported
- produces stand-alone programs - no shell required
library:
- contains about 80 titles (and counting)
- most common UNIX library functions are included
editor:
- four-way scrolling
- cut and paste
- search and search and replace
- can hold up to ten files in memory
- supports C characters: { } \ ~ | _
- checks programs for syntax errors
The last time I asked Pro-Line they estimated that the price will be
about $100 U.S. and $130 Canadian. I don't know when they plan to release it.
If you wish more information please mail me at the address below. I promise
to answer all mail, or to post if there are many responses. I will also
post updates on the price and release date if there is enough interest.
Brian Hilchie
{decvax,utzoo,ihnp4,allegra,clyde}!watmath!water!bahilchie