francis@cis.ohio-state.edu (RD Francis) (03/03/90)
I am posting this at the request of Greg Galanos, President of Metrowerks.
Metrowerks is coming out with a new version of their Modula-2 compiler for
the Macintosh; the compiler was previously called Metcom Modula-2. He asked
that this be released exclusively to the network; he would do it, but they are
having some problems with their UseNet connection. If you have any questions,
please direct them to him; his InterNet address is listed. What follows is an
exact copy of what he sent me (barring, of course, transmission
difficulties (:-)
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Metrowerks Modula-2 Compilers are handcrafted one-pass
optimizing compilers generating native-code for the Motorola
MC68000, MC68020 and MC68030 micro-processors. The
bootstrapping compilers, written in the Modula-2 programming
language, generate fast, robust code. Metrowerks SP, PSE and
MPW compilers generate 32-bit clean code and are upwardly
source-code compatible in their support of the Modula-2 language.
Metrowerks Modula-2 SP - The StartPak
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is an introductory-level programming environment published by the
Macmillan Publishing Company and supported by Metrowerks. It
includes the Modula-2 compiler for 68000 processors, the multi-
window text editor and a source-level debugger.
Metrowerks Modula-2 PSE - The Professional Standalone Edition
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is a completely integrated programming environment comprised of a
specialized multi-window text editor, a one-pass Modula-2
optimizing compiler generating native code for MC680x0 processors
and a source-level debugger. The multi-window text editor
supports multiple fonts and offers automatic Modula-2 keyword
capitalization. n The editor displays compiler-detected errors and
highlights the erroneous statements directly in the Modula-2 source-
code text window. n The source-level debugger traps errors and the
state of the machine at run time and links up to the source-code
instruction that froze the machine. Source-code compatible in
Macintosh toolbox and OS calls with Metrowerks Modula-2 MPW and
in standard Modula-2 library calls with Metrowerks Modula-2 SP.
Metrowerks Modula-2 MPW - Macintosh Programmer's Workshop
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is a one-pass MPW-based Modula-2 optimizing compiler generating
MPW Linker format code for MC680x0 processors and offering full
support of the Macintosh toolbox and operating systems calls under
MPW. The compiler generates applications, MPW tools and drivers
and offers support for XCMD programming. n Metrowerks Modula-2
MPW supports both MacsBug and SADE symbol generation and is
source-code compatible with the SP and PSE compilers.
Language Features
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- Separate Module Compilation
- Procedure Variables
- Dynamic Arrays
- Concurrent Process Support
- Conforms to 'Programming in Modula-2', 4th Edition
Predeclared Data Types
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- 16-bit INTEGER and CARDINAL
- 32-bit REAL
- 32-bit LONGINT and LONGCARD
- 64-bit LONGREAL
- BOOLEAN, CHAR, BITSET
- WORD, ADDRESS, POINTER
- 32-bit sets
Implementation Features
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- Selectable Code Generation 68000/68020/68030***
- Arithmetic Overflow Checking
- Array Index Range Checking
- NIL Pointer Checking
- CODE Support for Macintosh Trap Access***
- Register Optimization
- INLINE Support for Instruction Inserts in Code Stream***
- Conditional Compilation***
- 68881 and 68882 Math Co-Processor Support***
- Address FPU with Direct Code Generation or SANE***
- Fast 32-bit REAL Code Generation (Software Selectable)***
- Unlimited Global Code and Data Size
Modula-2 Library Features
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- Standard Modula-2 library modules InOut, Terminal, RealInOut,
MathLib, GraphicWindows and TextWindows.
- Coroutines and Signals Modules for Concurrent Processing
including VBL Deactivation Routines.
- FileIO Module for High-Level Unix-Like File Creation and
Manipulation in Buffered and Unbuffered Modes.***
- ScreenIO Module offers Cursor Addressing, BackSpace handling,
Xon/Xoff Support, Terminal Configuration and Direct Window
- Support of QuickDraw Graphics calls.***
- Encode and Decode Modules for Extensive Numerical
Conversion and Formatting options.***
Macintosh Interface Library
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- Full Support of all Routines and Data-Structures in the Inside
Macintosh volumes 1 - 5.***
- Automatic Modula-2 to Pascal-string Conversion for Toolbox
and Operating System Calls.***
- All supported procedures and data-types are documented in
the Metrowerks Compiler Products Reference Manual.
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*** PSE and MPW versions only, not available with SP compiler.
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Product packaging - Metrowerks Modula-2 PSE
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- 100 Page PSE User's Guide
- 550 Page Metrowerks Modula-2 Reference Manual
- Three 800k disks
Suggested Retail: $179
Required Hardware for Modula-2 PSE
- Macintosh Plus, SE and Macintosh-II Series Computers,
Macintosh Portable
- Two 800k Disk Drives. Hard Disk is recommended.
- 1 Megabyte of RAM
Product Order # : MW-M2PSE
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Product packaging - Metrowerks Modula-2 MPW
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- 100 Page MPW User's Guide
- 550 Page Metrowerks Modula-2 Reference Manual
- Two 800k Disks (Seven Disks with MPW)
Suggested Retail: $150 ($275 with MPW)
Required Hardware for Modula-2 MPW
- Macintosh Plus, SE and Macintosh-II Series Computers,
Macintosh Portable
- Hard Disk
- 2.5 Megabytes of RAM
Product Order # : MW-M2MPW for Modula-2 compiler without MPW
MW-M2MPW-B for Modula-2 compiler with MPW
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Bundle - Metrowerks PSE & MPW versions
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- 100 Page PSE User's Guide
- 100 Page MPW User's Guide
- 550 Page Metrowerks Modula-2 Reference Manual
- Five 800k Disks (Ten Disks with MPW)
Suggested Retail: $299 ($409 with MPW)
Product Order # : MW-M2BND for bundle without MPW
MW-M2BND-B for bundle with MPW
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Metrowerks Modula-2 SP published by Macmillan
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For campus adoption, contact Macmillan at 1-800-428-3750
- 180 Page Tutorial Documentation
- One 800k Disk
- Introductory-level compiler package
Suggested Retail: $39
Product Order # : ISBN 0-02-380810-1
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Required software for SP, PSE and MPW versions : System Software
5.0 or Greater. System Software 6.0 or Greater on Macintosh II series,
SE/30 and Portable.
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