[comp.sys.atari.st] C compiler for ST

suhonen@tukki.jyu.fi (Timo Suhonen) (06/16/89)

Hi,

Here is the summary:

 If you need a development system (i.e. source debugger,  fast
 compiler) you should by either Laser C or Mark Williams C. 
 Turbo C compiles fastly and makes fast code, but it's floating
 point routines are awful. 

 GCC makes fast code, but you'll need at least 2 Meg to run it
 without problems (4 Meg is recommended). Sozobon C is fast enough
 in compiling and makes reasonably good code. You get also source
 code for Sozobon. 

 SO: if you want a commercal compiler buy eiter Laser C or Mark
 Williams C. If want a PD compiler and you have 4Meg ST with HD
 copy GCC. Sozobon can be run in a 520ST with 360K floppy.

 Timo


PS: This is what you have told me !!! I have NOT tested any of those
    miserable compilers...