From: herbing@netmbx.netmbx.de (Kai-Uwe Herbing)
Subject: C++ Compiler for OS/2, which is NOT GNU (summary, long)
Organization: netmbx, Berlin, Germany
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 18:03:46 GMT


Hello all,

Here is a condensed summary of respones, I received to my question:

I am currently involved developing a commercial product for OS/2 and therefore
interested in available C++ compilers.  Due to the commercial nature, we can-
not use the otherwise excellent GNU GCC compiler.  From the FAQ of this news
group I already got some pointers, but nevertheless there are some questions
remaining:

> From: xtifr@netcom.com (Chris Waters)
> 
> GCC/G++ can certainly be used in commercial apps.  In fact, GCC is the
> only compiler (as far as I know) available for the NeXT.  The
> restrictions of the GPL keep you from using the source code (e.g. the
> source to GCC) in your commercial application.  Using the output from
> the compiler in a commercial app most certainly is allowed.  GCC was
> used to create the BSDI version of BSD386, which is (or was) definitely
> a commercial product.  As for the libraries, these are covered by the
> separate GLPL, which has different terms from the standard GPL.  See the
> GLPL for details (should be included with the GNU library source).
>
> From: paul goffin <pdg@crosfield.co.uk>
>
> Yes, you can use the GCC compiler.  If you're worried about ISO requirements,
> all compilers need acceptance tests.  Just use your (you do have some don't
> you?) standard tests on GCC.  (Or buy a set from ISO)

1. does anybody know, how the quality of the JPI C++ compiler is and/or has
   a European or US fax number of this company,

> From: paul goffin <pdg@crosfield.co.uk>
>
> Fax     +44 234 217094
> Phone   +44 234 267500
>
> (Their compiler is an OS/2 1.x one.  The 2.x version will be available
> 'soon')

2. same question for Glockenspiel C++,

<No responses>

3. does anybody know, when the Borland C++ compiler for OS/2 will be available,

> From: xtifr@netcom.com (Chris Waters)
> 
> Borland has said "by the end of the year", I believe...
>
> From: Mark Kovarski <kovarski@zooid.guild.org>
>
> Borlands C++ for OS/2 is currently in a beta stage and I'd say that it will be
> available close to years end. If you are pressured by time, you should opt for
> another compiler or you can always try to become one of the beta testers for
> BC++ OS/2. :)

4. same question for Zortech C++,

> From: xtifr@netcom.com (Chris Waters)
>
> Zortech C++ for OS/2 is already available, as is JPI.  Both of these are
> 16-bit OS/2 1.x compilers, however. As far as I know, GNU g++ is the only
> 32-bit C++ compiler for OS/2 2.0.  IBM and Watcom both make 32-bit C
> compilers for 2.0, but neither has C++ yet.  IBM has announced that they
> *will* have C++.  I haven't heard anything from Watcom.
>
> From: paul goffin <pdg@crosfield.co.uk>
>
> No offical announcement yet (The current compiler runs under DOS,
> but produces OS/2 1.x code).... But Walter Bright did tell me that
> they are working on one.  (But he couldn't give me a date!)
>
> From: ath@linkoping.trab.se (Anders Thulin)
>
> The latest mailouts from Symantec in Leiden indicates it is not
> available yet. However, I've also seem some postings that claim it
> *is* available, which is a bit confusing.
>
> Try asking support@zortech.com. If they can, they will reply.  The
> Leiden office is at +31-71-353-111 if you want to call them.

5. has anybody experience with the use of the Zinc Interface Library under
   DOS and Windows, and probably knows its date of availability for OS/2 and
   which compilers it will support.

> From: ath@linkoping.trab.se (Anders Thulin)
>
> I just got an upgrade notice from the Swedish representative from 3.01
> to X.xx (whatever) which, according to the flyer, should include OS/2
> PM support. So it should be available now.
>
> I'm not certain about compilers - I threw away the notice - but
> Zortech and Borland are fairly certain. I think Microsoft was included
> as well, but that probably refers to the DOS/Windows support only.

Thanks again to all who responded !
Kai
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