[comp.sys.amiga.programmer] Supported version of F2C

cs326ag@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Loren J. Rittle) (03/02/91)

Well, I just posted the following in the ami-sci mail list,
but it appears that many people are interested, so here
is a repeat (modified slightly):

To: ami-sci@uwila.cfht.hawaii.edu
Subject: Re: f2c on Amiga

f2c's home is research.att.com, they operate a mail server to
obtain the f2c software (for UNIX). You can port this version,

-or-
 
If you don't want to go it alone, I am (due to great demand)
providing a supported version of f2c. I can make available f2c binaries
and the modified (for the Amiga) source (for SAS/C v5.10a) for $65.
I have spent about 30 hours porting the stuff and although I
won't recoup my costs, I feel $65 will fairly cover my distribution
costs and the time needed to get things out to you.  I will support
the package with bug fixes, etc.  I have used this version of f2c
to port Dungeon (a large multi-source file game) to the Amiga.
Email me for more detail as I don't want this message to
appear too much like a commercial ad... :-)
Also, note once you get source and binary you can do anything
you want with it as long as it falls under the guidelines set
forth by AT&T and Bellcore, I have added no restrictions, as I
believe you should be able to do want you want with software
(a.k.a GNU).  Although it might be considered immoral to
start selling my port as your own, or to upload it to a widely
seen commercial service, etc... (A few copies to friends definitely
would not bother me in the least).  Note, you only get support from
me if you get my package...
Loren J. Rittle
l-rittle@uiuc.edu
-- 
``NewTek stated that the Toaster *would not* be made to directly support the
  Mac, at this point Sculley stormed out of the booth...'' -A scene at the
  recent MacExpo.  Gee, you wouldn't think that an Apple Exec would be so
  worried about one little Amiga Device... Loren J. Rittle  l-rittle@uiuc.edu