[comp.sys.ibm.pc] POWER-C Compiler inquiry

dmkdmk@ecsvax.UUCP (David M. Kurtiak) (04/27/88)

I know this has probably been an issue discussed here before in the past,
but I can't remember if the product in question had been evaluated.  The
compiler I'm seeking for more information and feedback is the Power-C
package by MIX Software, Richardson, Texas.  Their literature claims
substantial improvements in speed and efficiency over MSC and Turbo-C.
The benchmarks indicate more than just slight advancements over these two
standards in the PC C compiler industry.  Their library is also claimed to be
a superset of the MSC and Turbo libraries.  Smaller executables - and at
a price of only about $55.00 including libraries and debugger - seems too good
to be true.  Documentation is also seems very impressive.
 
Can anyone share their knowledge and wisdom of this package?  Can/is it
recommended for serious development purposes?  Any other comments? 
Compatibility and portability?  Please e-mail replies, I'll summarize 
and post it to the net if there's enough interest.  Thanx in advance.
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David M. Kurtiak
UNC - Greensboro
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