#OXXI Info
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Thanks for the info Larry. Do you think the Simple libraries are worth the
price? (I think they list for $99) I have made several libraries for my TDI
system to do what looks like the same things. How helpful are the Benchmark
libraries? That is, how much time do they save in program development and how
flexible are they. It sounds like I'll have to start saving me pennies for a
new compiler. Thanks again for the info.
Brian
Brian,
The SimpleLibraries are very helpful indeed. They are, in my estimation worth
the $99 being asked. Bear in mind that there are 3 separate packages that are
optional. I have used 2 of them (Simple and C), and both are very handy. They
will save me a lot of work and time. The other optional library package,
"Graphics and IFF", I have yet to use, but they sound like they will be just as
handy.
The prerelease special is $299 for the entire package including the three
optional library packages, and I think that makes it even more desirable. As
you may know, I am quite ruthless when criticising products that fall short of
my expectations. In the case of Benchmark, I have very little to gripe about,
the only thing being that I would prefer a different editor. This of course is
highly subjective, and many will love the editor.
Benchmark could be the Amiga equivalent of Turbo Pascal.
Regards, Larry.
Thanks again for the info, Larry.
Brian
Look for a review of Benchmark Modula-2 in both Amazing Computing (by RichieB)
and in Ami Project (by yours truely) some time soon.
– Steve –