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From: walter@hpclwjm.HP.COM (Walter Murray)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Recommend a C compiler?
Message-ID: <620015@hpclwjm.HP.COM>
Date: 14 Aug 89 18:54:46 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Calif. Language Lab
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I would appreciate recommendations for a C compiler for a PC compatible.

I am very familiar with C and especially ANSI C.  I tend to use all
the features of a language and like it when all the subtle details
are implemented correctly.

I am a total novice to the world of the PC and MSDOS.

I expect to write a variety of programs, including data processing and
graphics.  

Which C compiler should I buy?

The following are important to me:

   1.  Degree of conformance to the pending ANSI standard.
   2.  High quality of implementation, i.e., few bugs.
   3.  Vendor's support and responsiveness in fixing bugs.
   4.  Documentation of implementation-specific details.

The following are less important:

   1.  Compile speed.
   2.  Execution speed.
   3.  Quality of generated code, as long as it's correct.

I've seen the article in the February issue of Computer Language.
Are there other articles I should read?

I'd really appreciate some advice from those of you who have experience.
Thanks much.


Walter Murray
walter@hpda.HP.COM
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