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From: Stefan Skoglund <stetson@ebox.tninet.se>
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Stephen Leake wrote:
> So install gcc and gnat, and use that! That's part of the point of
> open source; you get to use the right tools!

gcc at least is worse than the SGI provided one on a MIPS
target but it is also a matter of least common denominator.

If the MIPS c compiler and gcc too compiles your
sw you have a better assurance of your codes portability.