david@pyr.gatech.EDU (Don Deal) (09/27/88)
Hi. A couple of years ago, we purchased a mod2 compiler
from Cambridge University. Since then, the interest in
mod2 has subsided, and the compiler hasn't really been
used for over a year. Since then, we have upgraded our
operating system (from 4.2BSD to 4.3BSD+NFS). The compiler
isn't working now. Is anyone using the Cambridge Modula-2
compiler? I've tried calling England a couple of times,
but it seems that no one at Cambridge's Computer Lab has
ever heard of Modula-2.
Also, we have recently purchased a group of Suns. Has
anyone had any experience with Modula-2 compilers for
Suns? I've got info on both Sun's and Oregon's compilers,
but would like a couple more for comparison. One with
a HUGE educational discount would be real nice! :-)
Thanks!
David Brown
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David Brown
Armstrong State College, Savannah, Georgia
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ARPA: david@pyr.gatech.edusdb@stl.stc.co.uk (Simon Bruekheimer) (09/29/88)
In article <6453@pyr.gatech.EDU> david@pyr.gatech.edu (David Brown) writes: > > > Hi. A couple of years ago, we purchased a mod2 compiler > from Cambridge University... Cambridge University have appointed a company called Qudos to distribute the Modula-2 compiler. This is unchanged from the original Cambridge distribution. Qudos do not wish to support the product because of the poor level of documentation included in the package and therefore distribute the full sources of the compiler and all utilities. We recently purchased a copy to evaluate its performance and design, and found little difficulty in running it on a VAX/4.2BSD combination. Qudos themselves use it in house on 4.3BSD systems with no difficulty. I have found them most helpful in providing answers to short questions regarding installation issues which they can answer from their own experience, although I would not expect them to isolate nor fix bugs on my behalf. The author, Peter Robinson, is no longer at Cambridge University, so I don't think you will be able to get any help from them anymore. If you could be more specific about the nature of your problem, perhaps I may be able to help. I would be most interested if you would keep me informed of any corrections or enhancements you make in connection with this compiler, as it would be helpful in my own work. Address: Qudos Ltd. Cambridge Science Park Milton Road Cambridge CB4 4FD England (010 44 223) 862333 Regards, Simon Brueckheimer. (sdb@stl.stc.co.uk) -- Regards Simon Bruekheimer ( sdb@stl.stc.co.uk +44-279-29531 Ext 3561 )
pr@cl.cam.ac.uk (Peter Robinson) (09/30/88)
Simon Brueckheimer (sdb@stl.stc.co.uk) writes (about the Cambridge Modula-2 systems): | The author, Peter Robinson, is no longer at Cambridge University, so I | don't think you will be able to get any help from them anymore. He means: The author, Mick Jordan, is no longer at Cambridge University; but Peter Robinson, who worked on the sytem, is still there and tries to field questions sent to modula-2-request@uk.ac.cam.cl. The Computer Laboratory has now put the distribution of its Modula-2 systems for VAX/Unix, 68000 (including Sun) and 32016 in the hands of a local company. Please contact them for further information: Qudos Limited Cambridge Science Park Milton Road Cambridge England CB4 4FD Telephone: +44 223 862333 Facsimile: +44 223 862946 Telex: 818114 They are not interested in offering support for the language, but should be willing to provide you with a binary kit or sources. The system predates the BSI's standardisation efforts, but may change in due course to comply either with them or (more likely) with Modula-3. Regards, Peter Robinson.
hpoppe@scdpyr.ucar.edu (Herb Poppe) (10/03/88)
In article <338@scaup.cl.cam.ac.uk> pr@cl.cam.ac.uk (Peter Robinson) writes: > >The system predates the BSI's standardisation efforts, but may change in due >course to comply either with them or (more likely) with Modula-3. > -------- How does Modula-3 differ from Modula-2? Herb Poppe NCAR INTERNET: hpoppe@scdpyr.UCAR.EDU (303) 497-1296 P.O. Box 3000 CSNET: hpoppe@ncar.CSNET Boulder, CO 80307 UUCP: hpoppe@scdpyr.UUCP