> > I think I completely agree with Johnathan on this point. The main use for a C > compiler on a machine like the SAM would be to port software from the public > domain. For this to be possible its got to be ANSI - or at least K&R (give > or take the floating point stuff - that can always be implemented using the > SAMs floating point calculator). As far as I know Small C is far from a full > version of C - it does not contain structures etc. > > So what I would like to see is a compiler with all of Hitech's features > plus support for the SAMs extented memory, and link libraries etc etc. > I have a horrible feeling that all we are really going to get is a `toy' > system - which in many ways is what HiSoft C for the spectrum was. > > Comments anyone? > > Allan > > -- >
I totally agree. If it is just a port of small C then it should be in the public domain. I do think, however, if it does support all the SAM's hardware then Crippleware/Selling is okay. I will not pay anything for a 'C' compiler that doesn't offer full 'C' support, debug, optimizations etc I can get this for the PC/UNIX as shareware. This 'C' compiler better be good. Lord B'
