The transfer of a BCPL compiler to the Z80 microcomputer

Richard I. Cowderoy, Peter J. L. Wallis · Software Practice and Experience · 1982

Abstract We describe the transfer of a BCPL compiler installed on a PDP‐11 to a hobbyist's home Z80 microcomputer. The design of the Z80 support software needed is explained in some detail. The development of a debugging Ocode interpreter and of an Ocode loader featuring code compression proved particularly helpful.

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