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> >A Megamax c -Unix cross compiler is now available.  I quote from the
> >newsletter:
> >
> >"June 1, 1985 we will release Megamax C running under a UNIX enviornment.
> >Developers will be able to create Macintosh applications using the power of
> >the UNIX operating system.  The system is comprised of all programs on the
> >Macintosh version of Megamax C with the addition of a UNIX based resource
> >compiler and a down-load desk accessory for the Macintosh.  Price is $3000."
> 
> Sumacc is available free of charge and works quite well.
> You do need a Vax running 4.1bsd, 4.2bsd or Eunice to use it
> in its distributed form.  If you don't know anybody that you can
> get a copy from, there is a company in Sunnyvale CA who will send you
> a tape for $65.  I'm willing to mail out ordering information if anyone out
> there wants it.
> 
> If anyone knows a good reason why someone with a copy of Sumacc would want
> to buy the Megamax C Unix cross-compiler, I'd be fascinated in hearing it.
> 
> Doug Moen, U of Waterloo Computer Graphics Lab

The first thing that comes to mind is that Megamax C does support the
Mac's memory management.  That can be a big plus when you are developing 
large programs for 128K Macs.  Another reason might be that you've started
developing using Megamax C on a Macintosh, but decided to go full blast
ahead and want the speed of a Vax to complile/link/etc your programs.

michael