rlambert@HPQTDLA.SQF.HP.COM (R. Lambert) (10/04/89)
I require information on the availability of a GNU C compiler for the Intel 80960CA. A compiler exists for the 80960KA, as does the debugger. For my fourth year university project, I propose the development of the gnu C compiler and dubugger for the new 80960CA, but do not want to develop a tool already in existance. Any information will be gratefuly accepted. Robert. rlambert@hpsq.hp.com
tjb@tadtec.uucp (Tim Bissell) (10/06/89)
> I require information on the availability of a GNU C > compiler for the Intel 80960CA. ... > I propose the development of the gnu C compiler and debugger > debugger [ ... ] but do not want to develop a tool already in > existence. I have a copy of a port of gcc, gas, gld, gdb plus a lot of GNU utilities for the 80960CA written by Intel, so I would not bother if I were you. If you want a copy, you can send a QIC to the address in my signature and I will write it on a Sun 3/60, or my Tadpole 68030 system with Tandberg 3620 drive. Also, somebody asked earlier about anyone thinking of doing a 68040 back end. I am just about to start hacking a -m{c}68040 switch into our trusty Gcc 1.34 port, so any hints, tips etc. would be appreciated. When I am happy with my work I will fit it onto a copy of the latest version of Gcc that I have (currently 1.36) and send it to any interested parties (rms?). Tim Tim Bissell | ( tjb@tadtec.UUCP || {...!mc*!ukc!tadtec!tjb ) Tadpole Techonology plc | #include <std_disclaimer> Titan House, Castle Park | ...Faster and faster until the thrill of speed Cambridge CB3 0AY ENGLAND | overcomes the fear of the cost of new tyres... -- Tim Bissell | ( tjb@tadtec.UUCP || {...!mc*!ukc!tadtec!tjb ) Tadpole Techonology plc | #include <std_disclaimer> Titan House, Castle Park | ...Faster and faster until the thrill of speed
mcg@mipon2.intel.com (Steven McGeady) (10/19/89)
In article <TJB.89Oct6113449@tadtec.uucp>, tjb@tadtec.uucp (Tim Bissell) writes: > In-reply-to: rlambert@HPQTDLA.SQF.HP.COM's message of 4 Oct 89 15:40:42 GMT > > I require information on the availability of a GNU C > > compiler for the Intel 80960CA. > ... > > I propose the development of the gnu C compiler and debugger > > debugger [ ... ] but do not want to develop a tool already in > > existence. > > I have a copy of a port of gcc, gas, gld, gdb plus a lot of GNU > utilities for the 80960CA written by Intel, so I would not bother > if I were you. If you want a copy, you can send a QIC to the > address in my signature and I will write it on a Sun 3/60, or my > Tadpole 68030 system with Tandberg 3620 drive. > > Tim Bissell | ( tjb@tadtec.UUCP || {...!mc*!ukc!tadtec!tjb ) > Tadpole Techonology plc | #include <std_disclaimer> I am the person who has implemented GCC for the Intel 960CA, with help from Glenn Colon-Bonet and Jonathan Shapiro. We have gcc 1.36 for the 960, gdb960 (based on something around 2.8), gas, gld, and all the other tools, plus a download monitor that gdb works with (over a serial line). These were ported and retargeted by Chris Benenati. I have offered it to FSF several times, and Mr. Stallman and I are now in communication about folding a few base changes of the compiler back into the next release. In the meantime, I can make the diffs available to the net (they are *very* minor) along with the machine description, and can put the rest of the tools on someone's willing ftp host for anonymous ftp. Intel will, in about a month, make the GNU960 tools available as a "product" at approximately our cost, $200, with full source code on the same tape as the binaries. We'll also be including a true public domain C library done by Patrick van Kleef, Fred Fish, C.E. Chew, and others. I am interested in talking to anyone who has interest in working on the 960 tools. I can supply qualified developers with eval/demo boards and other things. Intel, though we sell our own compilers, believe that the GNU tools are a valuable addition to the marketplace. Please feel free to contact me at 'mcg@mipon2.intel.com' or (503) 696-4393 (where you'll probably have to leave a message on my trusty phonemail system). S. McGeady