Clyde Smith-Stubbs <clyde@HTSOFT.COM> writes:

> On Sat, Jul 25, 1998 at 01:16:37PM +0000, Peter L. Peres wrote:
>
> > Well, could you sell the compiled UNIX command line version as is at the
> > same price as the DOS version, now ? And does you compiler support inline
>
> Yes, the Linux version is priced the same as the DOS version. In the past
> we have priced Unix versions (e.g. Solaris, HP-UX) higher than DOS for
> several reasons, but particularly the low volume of sales and the different
> nature of the market. The Linux market closely parallels the Windows market,
> i.e. it runs on the same hardware, has a similar cost and is popular with
> individuals and small companies. Therefore there is no reason to price a Linux
> version differently to a DOS/Windows version.
>
> > assembly directly or does one need an external assembler purchased
>
> Yes, inline assembler is supported, we include a full macro assembler (which
> can be used stand-alone).

We have purchased the DOS version of Hi-Tech C
a while ago. I would really like to use the linux version, since I have
a DOS box sitting here only for doing PIC developement at the moment.
Everything else I do I do under linux. But: I couln't find a programmer
which will do other PICs than 16C84 for linux (we use the 14000 a lot and
will start to use the 17 series soon).

Another question, directly to Clyde:
When we find a programmer, is there a possibility to crossgrade to the linux
version without have to purchase a completely new license?

Anyway, It's interesting to hear that you develop this thing under unix.
It's really good, I should have known :-)

Bye,

Aschwin