Software:BDS C
| Original author(s) | Leor Zolman |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1979 |
| Stable release | 1.60c
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| Operating system | CP/M |
| Type | Compiler |
| License | Public domain |
| Website | www |
BDS C (or the BD Software C Compiler) is a compiler for a sizeable subset of the C programming language, that ran on and generated code for the Intel 8080 and Zilog Z80 processors. It was the first C compiler for CP/M.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
In 2002, Leor Zolman released the 8080 assembly language source code for BDS C into the public domain.
Reception
Around 75,000 copies were sold, including a stripped down Japanese version.
A number of commercial CP/M products were written in the BDS C subset of the C language, including PeachText from PeachTree Software, MINCE and Scribble from Mark of the Unicorn,[1] and most of the software in the Perfect Software suite including Perfect Writer, PerfectCalc, PerfectSpeller, and PerfectFiler (which suite was bundled with the Kaypro).
See also
References
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External links
- BD Software download page
- MUF Mastery - historical note about Leor Zolman and BDS C
- Interview with Leor Zolman
- BDS C Users Group
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