Ghenis.pasa@XEROX.ARPA (10/22/85)
FIRST-TIME IMPRESSIONS ON MIX-C AND MIX EDITOR (CP/M version): The prominently advertised MIX C compiler is finally being shipped. Mine arrived yesterday (two months late). I hope the delay means that version 1.0 is fully functional and has not been rushed to the marketplace. I'd rather wait than be irate. Mild irritation: I ordered COD and MIX didn't tell me that they instruct UPS *not* to accept personal checks. So far I haven't had time to really test the compiler. I did some standard trivial stuff last night and MIX C performed. The documentation is a large and thick softcover manual that includes an introduction to the C language. It seemed well structured and clear, with enough examples. According to the manual most default settings can be changed by the user (where to look for overlays, etc.) and programs can be optimized for either size or speed. The standard libraries can also be changed. Creation of overlays seems fairly painless since the linker they provide appears to be quite programmer-friendly. My first impression with my new toy is very positive. For $39.95 it seems like a bargain (unless I uncover some crippling bug tonight...) I also ordered the MIX Editor and I tend to agree with the positive reviews posted on this list. I like the ability to split my screen and edit two files at a time. It is programmable so you can redefine your keyboard or even write editor procedures. It certainly is more editing power than I expected to ever have on my CP/M system.
tom@mitre-bedford.arpa (10/22/85)
Hi; I picked up your note on this C compiler from the net. I own an APPLE IIE with CPM, and I am interested in locating a good (cheap) C compiler. I would appreciate any information you may have on this subject, especially the address of the company you bought your C from. Thanks Trevor O. McCarthy The MITRE Corporation.
hu@smu (10/27/85)
p. 125 Byte Nov. 1985 issue.
MIX C COMPILER
MIX software
2116 E. Arapaho
Suite 363
Richardson Tx 75081
Tollfree 1-800-523-9520
1-800-622-4070 (Texas only)