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#Two Compilers?

    31-Aug-90 22:00:17
Sb: #Two Compilers?
Fm: Michael Shea 76665,3360
To: Steve Ahlstrom 76703,2006
sja, I see by your last message that own and keep up to date both the Manx and the Lattice (excuse me SAS) compilers. I recently bought the SAS compiler and am learning to program, when I can find the time. I was wondering why you have both? Do you use both in development? I realize that both must have there own advantages, as they are both respected products. It is also good to have such stiff competition between them (we the users benefit). I would just like to know your rational for having both. Please phrase your answer (if possible) to the level of a novice C programmer like me who has basically made it through a Introduction to 'C' book and about 75% through "Inside the Amiga" by Berry. <<< Michael Shea >>>> <<< 76665,3360 >>>>