dty@hou5d.UUCP (03/30/84)
Hi, I am looking for a C compiler for the C64. A former Commodore programmer told me one will become available soon at $49.95 from a small company in Pennsylvania. Do other C compilers exist? If so, how good are they and what do they cost? If there is enough interest, I will summarize responses to the net. David Yates A.T.&T. Information Systems Holmdel, NJ (hou5d!dty)
dwl10@amdahl.UUCP (dwl10) (11/30/84)
I have heard alot of requests for a C compiler for the Commodore
64. The only response was a very weak endorsement for one product.
I represent a group of people who are interested in writing
a Commodore 64 C compiler. But before we dive into this, we need
to know if there is really a market out there.
The specs are being drawn up now, the main points being:
1. K & R compatability.
2. Disk drive required.
3. Some sort of editor, but probably NOT like any of the
current UNIX editors.
4. Tape will be supported as an I/O device, but will not be used
in the compilation process.
5. Support for 80 column boards.
6. Support for bank-switched memory.
7. Access to ROM kernal routines.
8. Price range around $50-$75.
I would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in
such a compiler, and their sugestions on what should or shouldn't
be included in it.
I will keep the group posted as to the progress of the project.
US Mail enquires may be sent to:
D. W. Lowrey
Starbound Computing
P.O. Box 2234
Coulmbia, MD 21045
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