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The HI-TECH C Compiler is a set of software which
translates programs written in the C language to executable
machine code programs. Versions are available which compile
programs for operation under the host operating system, or
which produce programs for execution in embedded systems
without an operating system.
== Features ==
Some of HI-TECH C's features are:
* A single command will compile, assemble and link entireprograms.
* The compiler performs strong type checking and issues warnings about various constructs which may represent programming errors.
* The generated code is extremely small and fast in execution.
* A full run-time library is provided implementing all standard C input/output and other functions.
* The source code for all run-time routines is provided.
* A powerful general purpose macro assembler is included.
* Programs may be generated to execute under the host operating system, or customized for installation in ROM.
;*PC-DOS/MS-DOS
;*CP/M-86
;*Concurrent DOS
;*Atari ST
;*Xenix
;*Unix
;*CP/M-80
Table 1. Supported Hosts
== System Requirements ==
The HI-TECH C Compilers operate under the operating
sytems listed in table 1. Ensure that the version of the
compiler you have matches the system you have. Note that in
general you must have a hard disk or two floppy disks on
your system (it is possible to use one floppy disk of 800K
or more). A hard disk is strongly recommended. Note that
the CP/M-80 native compiler does not have all the features
described in this manual, as it has not been upgraded past
V3.09 due to memory limitations. The Z80 cross compiler
does support all of the features described here and can be
used to generate programs to execute under CP/M-80.
== Using this Manual ==
The documentation supplied with the HI-TECH C compiler
comprises two separate manuals within the one binder. The
manual you are reading now covers all versions of the com-
piler (reflecting the portable nature of the compiler). A
separate manual covers machine dependent aspects of your
compiler, e.g. installation.
This manual assumes you are familiar with the C
language already. If you are not, you should have at least
one reference book covering C, of which a large number are
available from most computer bookstores, e.g. "A Book on C"
by Kelley and Pohl. Other suitable texts are "Programming in
ANSI C" by S. Kochan and "The C Programming Language", by
Kernighan and Ritchie. You should read the "Getting Started"
chapter in this manual, and the "Installation" chapter in
the machine-specific manual. This will provide you with
sufficient information to work through the introductory
examples in the C reference you are using.
Once you have a basic grasp of the C language, the
remainder of this manual will provide you with information
to enable you to explore the more advanced aspects of C.
Most of the manual covers all implementations of the
HI-TECH C compiler. A separate manual is provided for the
macro assembler for your particular machine, and other
machine-dependent information.
translates programs written in the C language to executable
machine code programs. Versions are available which compile
programs for operation under the host operating system, or
which produce programs for execution in embedded systems
without an operating system.
== Features ==
Some of HI-TECH C's features are:
* A single command will compile, assemble and link entireprograms.
* The compiler performs strong type checking and issues warnings about various constructs which may represent programming errors.
* The generated code is extremely small and fast in execution.
* A full run-time library is provided implementing all standard C input/output and other functions.
* The source code for all run-time routines is provided.
* A powerful general purpose macro assembler is included.
* Programs may be generated to execute under the host operating system, or customized for installation in ROM.
;*PC-DOS/MS-DOS
;*CP/M-86
;*Concurrent DOS
;*Atari ST
;*Xenix
;*Unix
;*CP/M-80
Table 1. Supported Hosts
== System Requirements ==
The HI-TECH C Compilers operate under the operating
sytems listed in table 1. Ensure that the version of the
compiler you have matches the system you have. Note that in
general you must have a hard disk or two floppy disks on
your system (it is possible to use one floppy disk of 800K
or more). A hard disk is strongly recommended. Note that
the CP/M-80 native compiler does not have all the features
described in this manual, as it has not been upgraded past
V3.09 due to memory limitations. The Z80 cross compiler
does support all of the features described here and can be
used to generate programs to execute under CP/M-80.
== Using this Manual ==
The documentation supplied with the HI-TECH C compiler
comprises two separate manuals within the one binder. The
manual you are reading now covers all versions of the com-
piler (reflecting the portable nature of the compiler). A
separate manual covers machine dependent aspects of your
compiler, e.g. installation.
This manual assumes you are familiar with the C
language already. If you are not, you should have at least
one reference book covering C, of which a large number are
available from most computer bookstores, e.g. "A Book on C"
by Kelley and Pohl. Other suitable texts are "Programming in
ANSI C" by S. Kochan and "The C Programming Language", by
Kernighan and Ritchie. You should read the "Getting Started"
chapter in this manual, and the "Installation" chapter in
the machine-specific manual. This will provide you with
sufficient information to work through the introductory
examples in the C reference you are using.
Once you have a basic grasp of the C language, the
remainder of this manual will provide you with information
to enable you to explore the more advanced aspects of C.
Most of the manual covers all implementations of the
HI-TECH C compiler. A separate manual is provided for the
macro assembler for your particular machine, and other
machine-dependent information.
