jjh@se-sd.UUCP (06/05/86)
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I'm in the market for a Modula-2 compiler for my IBM clone, and I'd like
to hear from people who've had experience with the various available
compilers. Currently I'm looking at compilers from three companies:
Logitech, Interface Technologies, and Workman and Associates
(currently available for CP/M only but ready for DOS Real Soon Now).
I'm particularly concerned that the compiler does NOT have a 64K space
limitation (a la Turbo Pascal), and that it be able to produce EXE files.
The ability to import code generated from other compilers would also be
a plus. Anyone out there had good/bad experiences using the above
compilers? Are there other compiliers "out there" that I haven't heard
about? Any experiences/opinions you may care to relate will be greatly
appreciated.
Jim Hayes
Disclaimer: My opinions are correct; they are, therefore, probably
not those of my employer
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"A statesman -- is a dead politician" | Jim Hayes
"Lord knows we need more statesmen" | ...!sdcsvax!ncr-sd!se-sd!jjhjjh@se-sd.UUCP (jjh) (06/09/86)
Many thanks to everyone who responded, either in letters or postings,
to my request for information about PC Modula-2 compilers. General
consensus seems to be that Logitech puts out a solid system that
will meet my needs, while the compiler from Interface Technologies
has some definite drawbacks. People who've used Workman & Associates
CP/M compiler have been pleased with the results, but, since I'm
impatient and their compiler isn't ready for DOS yet, I think I'll go
with Logitech. Thanks again.
Jim Hayes
P.S. My apologies if this posting appears twice -- our mailing system
choked on the first attempt and I wanted to be sure it got out
Disclaimer: My opinions are correct; they are, therefore, probably
not those of my employer
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"A statesman -- is a dead politician" | Jim Hayes
"Lord knows we need more statesmen" | ...!sdcsvax!ncr-sd!se-sd!jjhzemon@fritz.UUCP (06/12/86)
I have Interface Technologies' M2-SDS and am pretty happy with
it. It is less slick than the LogiTech product seems to be from
reading the ads but is a lot less expensive. All I wanted was
something to let me learn about the language and I'm satisfied
with the product for that. I'd rather develop serious code in C
simply because my Aztec C compiler has a *much* better runtime
library. (Has anyone replicated the power of the standard I/O
library in a Modula module?)
The tech support people are very helpful and knowledgable.
Furthermore, ITC runs a Fidonet BBS in Texas. Some sections are
reserved for customers (like M2-SDS updates and bug fixes) and
the sysops are the tech support people.
-- Art Z.
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