New RISC compilers????
Frank Wortner
frank at croton.nyo.dec.com
Tue Mar 19 00:45:15 AEST 1991
In article <3276 at canisius.UUCP>, pavlov at canisius.UUCP (Greg Pavlov) writes:
> They're homebrews. We purchased the VAX processor-based FORTRAN compiler
> when that came out, to get the extra "speed", courtesy of the VMS folks,
> I believe.
>
The compilers are written a separate software group that develops tools for
all Digital platforms. While they do create products for the VAX/VMS operating
system, they don't write the OS, and they aren't the "VMS folks."
> While it may be unfair to say this (another processor, after all), the
> resulting experiences led me to adopt a "the extra SPECS ain't
> worth it" motto. Lots of bugs, very slow fixes, and some rather arcane
> suggested workarounds (compile the errant routines in f77 and connect
> via the infamous "jacket" routines, for instance...).
>
The new DEC Fortran compiler is a *brand new* product. It is not just VAX/VMS
Fortran ported to RISC. Please don't pre-judge this compiler without actually
using it. It has gone through a lengthy field test with the idea of
shaking out
as many bugs as possible.
BTW, this compiler *does not* use Jacket Building Language. It has the same
calling conventions as the current f77 compiler.
While I'm hardly an unbiased observer ;-), I've used both this compiler and
a couple of others during the past few months. Personally, I don't think we
have to take a back seat to anyone.
Frank
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