Updated Modula-2 Compiler - Native PPC Code for OS4
Date 21-Dec-2009 4:06:32
Topic: Software News
| Dec 16, 2009
Now, after a year of nights and weekends ( don't call this
a hobby compiler!  )
Here is an update to the initial October 26, 2008 release of a
native PPC Modula-2 compiler for Amiga OS4. AgletM2PPC
v3.1 beta implements much of the ISO Modula-2 base standard.
Read more...
The download can be found at OS4 Depot AgletM2PPC
Checkout the PDF Documentation file at my Aglet Web Site.
Any feedback welcome.
Tom Breeden
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release Dec 16, 2009 changes from previous release October 26, 2008:
Compiler
- v3.1 Beta1 (16.12.2009)
- The compiler itself is now PPC native, and is
significantly faster!
- The size limit on procedures is now probably large enough
for any sane program.
- A bug which caused extremely excessive stack use was fixed.
Now 40 or 50K should be enough for almost any compile.
- Some code generation errors were fixed.
- Fixed problem with Opaque pointers resolved within the
IMPLEMENTATION module by imported pointer types.
- Added compiler warning: OpenArrayCopyWarn.
- SDK 53.8+ now using the GNU assembler v2.18 vs. 2.14
in earlier SDKs. This required that some instructions be
output slightly differently.
- Certain "recording" versions of FP instructions are no
longer generated, since Sam 440ep/flex does not support
them
(Pre)Linker
- Mod2Lnk recognizes a "-stack" switch and inserts the
"$STACK:xxxx" cookie into executables.
- The .asm files no longer need be kept around. All dependency
information is in the object file now. Asm files are written
to T:
- Added the "-g" debug switch, which causes both exported and
non-exported symbols to be put into the Elf symbol table so
that SymbolsRTS can find them as well.
M2IDE
- Option "Make Icons?" added for the project file save.
- Fixed problem of GR on exit if M2IDE changed its current
directory.
- Multiselect now supported for the "Misc Files" file
requester.
Amiga Modules
- Added Definition files for about 25 more Amiga Libraries,
and all supplied Amiga definition files (over 150 of them) were
brought up to the v53.13 SDK.
- The TextEditor gadget is now working much better, as the
Definition file now adjusts to a glitch in the SDK's .h
file.
Aglet Modules
- System module SymbolsRTS was introduced for better debugging
of exception locations.
- CLI program arguments and Workbench ToolTypes are
transparently (almost) unified when the ArgsSupport module
is used to read startup arguments.
- Many improvements in the (experimental) SimpleXXX modules
(SimpleGUI, SimpleScreens, SimpleMenus, SimpleGraphics, etc).
- new modules: BigInt, for 155 bit integers; IconSupport, for
writing out icons.
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I make no representations about the suitability of this software
for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.
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This is copyrighted freeware being distributed "as-is". I hope it can be useful
for anyone interested in developing new generation Amiga software with a
Wirthian language.
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Oct 2008 Announcement: http://amigaworld.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4404
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