Re: grep-2.9.69-f91c on MSVC 9

[arnold]

> >> address@hidden wrote:
> >> > I would also like to see grep not use decl after statement. I have at 
> >> > least
> >> > one platform and I think two where it's not supported, and I have to
> >> > keep forward porting the changes in dfa.c.
> >>
> >> Please describe the systems for which you find this necessary.
> >
> > z/OS - which is a POSIX-ish environment on top of OS/390, and VMS.
>
> Since gcc seems readily available for that system, I cannot use your
> anecdote to justify the added maintenance effort.  Just install gcc.
> Besides, it will help you with many more packages than grep.
>
> There seems to be no shortage of pre-built-for-z/OS gcc binaries:
>
>   gccmvs.sourceforge.net/
>   www.cozx.com/~dpitts/gcc.html

I'm investigating. Dave Pitts is my porter for gawk to z/OS and he
doesn't use GCC, on purpose.  I will let you know what I hear back.

I will also double check as to the status of the compiler on Alpha
and Itanium VMS systems.

Thanks,

Arnold