Re: The integral type 'byte' (was Re: Suggested method for returning a string from a C program?)

On 28/03/2025 10:03, David Brown wrote:

On 28/03/2025 02:59, Janis Papanagnou wrote:

Have a look at the NS 32016/32 processors
(around 1979/1984). If you know the 68k but not the NS 32xxx you may
want to have a look into, e.g., "1986_National_NS32000_Databook.pdf"
(that you will find online).

 I had a look, to augment the little I knew of the NS30000 ISA.  It is very similar to the 68k in many ways.  I think you'd have to dig into fine detail to see real differences.
 So, again, what do /you/ think is "inferior" about the 68k architecture?   Either I'm missing something, or you are missing something.

I suspect the problem with the 68000 was that it was available to 'ordinary' people. The NS device was more exclusive.
Similar with BASIC.
A one-off machine based on NS32032 and only running Simula would have been ideal!