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From: KCD%NIHCU.BITNET@wiscvm.wisc.EDU
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c
Subject: C COMPILER EVALUATION
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Date: Fri, 4-Dec-87 10:39:56 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec  4 10:39:56 1987
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We are currently considering installing a C language compiler on our
MVS/XA facility, and would appreciate any feedback which would aid
our evaluation efforts.  The vendors we are interested in hearing
about are SAS, Waterloo, IBM, and Whitesmiths.  Feedback from VM
sites is also welcomed.


Along with any general information/insights regarding experiences
with vendor products and services, specific items of interest to us
include the following:

     A.) UNIX compatability
     B.) ANSI compatability
     C.) PC   compatability
     D.) Access to the MVS environment
     E.) Use of the 370 instruction set
     F.) Control of the runtime environment
          1. Use of exits
          2. Use in existing programs
     G.) Availability of tools (debuggers, etc.)
     H.) Character code specifics
     I.) Portability

Please send all responses directly to me and i will summarize them.
Thanks in advance.
                                    - Kevin D. Callahan Jr.
                                      KCD@NIHCU.BITNET