Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site amdahl.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxj!ihnp4!zehntel!dual!amdahl!dwl10 From: dwl10@amdahl.UUCP (dwl10) Newsgroups: net.micro.cbm Subject: C compiler for Commodore 64 Message-ID: <639@amdahl.UUCP> Date: Fri, 30-Nov-84 12:49:49 EST Article-I.D.: amdahl.639 Posted: Fri Nov 30 12:49:49 1984 Date-Received: Sun, 2-Dec-84 03:38:44 EST Distribution: net Organization: Amdahl Corp, Sunnyvale CA Lines: 41 I have heard alot of requests for a C compiler for the Commodore 64. The only response was a very weak endorsement for one product. I represent a group of people who are interested in writing a Commodore 64 C compiler. But before we dive into this, we need to know if there is really a market out there. The specs are being drawn up now, the main points being: 1. K & R compatability. 2. Disk drive required. 3. Some sort of editor, but probably NOT like any of the current UNIX editors. 4. Tape will be supported as an I/O device, but will not be used in the compilation process. 5. Support for 80 column boards. 6. Support for bank-switched memory. 7. Access to ROM kernal routines. 8. Price range around $50-$75. I would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in such a compiler, and their sugestions on what should or shouldn't be included in it. I will keep the group posted as to the progress of the project. US Mail enquires may be sent to: D. W. Lowrey Starbound Computing P.O. Box 2234 Coulmbia, MD 21045 -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Lowrey "GORT...Klatu borada niktow" ...{amd,hplabs,ihnp4,nsc}!amdahl!dwl10 [ The opinions expressedbe those of the author and not necessarily those of my most eminent employer. ]