Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!gatech!lll-lcc!well!swalton From: swalton@well.UUCP Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga Subject: Re: Compiler wars (FLAME AHEAD) Message-ID: <2191@well.UUCP> Date: Wed, 10-Dec-86 14:03:08 EST Article-I.D.: well.2191 Posted: Wed Dec 10 14:03:08 1986 Date-Received: Sun, 14-Dec-86 07:06:37 EST References: <814@ulowell.UUCP> <541@elmgate.UUCP> Reply-To: swalton@well.UUCP (Stephen R. Walton) Distribution: comp Organization: Whole Earth Lectronic Link, Sausalito CA Lines: 44 Keywords: Manx support Lattice C compilers In article <541@elmgate.UUCP> jdg@aurora.UUCP (Jeff Gortatowsky) writes: > >Jeff Gortatowsky writes (about Manx's 3.40 update coming out in January): > .......... I wrote about my concerns with the 1 year free update > policy running out before I ever received an update. > >Steve Walton ametek!walton@csvax.caltech.edu writes back: >Manx understands and MAY issue this release PLUS > one more to commercial pakage owners. > >> > >Steve if your flameing me lay off. I did not criticize Manx's compiler >(although I've seen better code generators). I like their compiler. I >only use Lattice because it's all I've got for 1.2. If you were responing to >other notes posted, fine. But you could have used a separate message. > Sorry, I'll try to do better in the future. I've been using my Manx compiler under 1.2 for some time, though. >One further note. Why must I always call a compiler manufacturer to find >out the latest information? Why must it always be *my* dime? In nearly >one year I've received NOTHING(!!!) from Manx. I sent my card in. I >paid my $500. Why the heck can't they keep me informed? A postcard >would do! They (and others) are always nagging, "send in your >registration, send in your registration,....". I say WHY? You >odviously throw them away. You sure as heck don't use them to help keep >me informed of bugs/new products/upgrades/delays/etc. ! Why must I call >you (with my darn dime)? > >And Steve, Lattice may your idea of a compiler nightmare, but they *DO* >send me a newletter now and then. Yea, most of it's filled with PeeCee >junk. But it does (!!!) contain a list of latest revision levels for >their products and informs me of any new ones. > Good points, all. I suggest a letter with these points to Manx, with a follow-up phone call. (I know, your dime again.) If you like, I'll write a similar letter. >Ok end of flames. ditto.