[net.micro] native 6502 Pascal

jwp (10/26/82)

I've talked to several Pascal compiler gurus about native code for the 6502.
The problem is the instruction space is just to small (particularly in the
register dept) to handle a language like Pascal.  At least on the Z80 you
have 16bit registers you can stuff heap & stack pointers in.  Getting the
compiler resident would be a major nightmare (overlay city...).  Best bet
is UCSD or Pascal/MT+ running on a softcard.  Or an Apple IV.

hjb (10/27/82)

In a recent article about what languages are available for the Atari,
they list the availability of a pseudo-compilier (I assume p-code)
and afull compilier for Pascal.  Since the Atari is a 6502 system
like the Apple ][, it should also be able to be done for Apple ][.
				Harry J. Benson