Help for novice debugging

[tjj at okstate.UUCP]

      We at Oklahoma State University are implementing a number of
    our undergraduate classes using the C language. By embarking upon
    this course of action, the usual complaints about the inadequacy
    of compiler and run time messages are threatening to swamp us.
    We understand that there are a number of products that may be able
    to help us. These include compilers with better diagnostics than
    the basic C compiler as well as debuggers that are better for
    novice use than adb or sdb.  Unfortunately, our information on
    specifics is lacking: i.e. supplier names, addresses, price,etc.
    Any information on any such products especially from anyone with
    experience with them would be greatly appreciated. Presently we
    are running C under UNIX(v. 7) on a PE 3230 and under EUNICE on a 
    VAX 11/780. 
       Presently, we are attempting to set up on-line instruction for
    the debugging tools we do possess. Word from anyone with knowledge of
    of or experience in similar undertakings would be especially welcome.



     Terry Johnson
     Department of Computing and Information Sciences
     Oklahoma State University

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