[Info-vax] VAX Macro to C conversion

[Simon Clubley]

On 2019-07-20, Robert A. Brooks <FIRST.LAST at vmssoftware.com> wrote:
> On 7/20/2019 8:40 AM, Dave Froble wrote:
> >
> > Just what in the Basic language, as implemented in VAX/DEC Basic is worse for 
> > OS work?
>
> The lack of a native pointer type and the lack of unsigned integers.
>
> Yeah, you can work around it, but it's more than just a pain in the neck.
>
> I've written a rudimentary disk defragger in BASIC, just for the challenge.
> It was "fun" to do, but why use a hammer when the correct tool is a ruler.
>

Also, will the Basic RTL work in _any_ of the inner modes ?

Simon.

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