SAS/C Development System Version 6.0
For the Commodore Amiga
Complete 7-Disk Version 6.0 Software Set
Includes Original Release 6.3 Patch Disk
All 8 Floppy Disks Tested and Working
For sale is a very complete originalSAS/C Development System Version 6.0programming package for the Commodore Amiga.
Included is thecomplete original seven-disk Version 6.0 software set, extensive original SAS/C Version 6.0 documentation,two original Quick Reference Guides, and the originalSAS/C Release 6.3 patch disk.
The manuals are being soldloose without the original SAS/C binders, and the original retail box is not included.
Most importantly:
All seven Version 6.0 program disks and the Release 6.3 patch disk have been tested and are working.
This is not being sold as untested vintage software.
SOFTWARE INCLUDEDSAS/C Development System Version 6.0
Included is the original7-disk SAS/C Development System Version 6.0 software set.
A surviving documented Version 6.0 package likewise identifiesseven original Release 6.0 disks, confirming the disk count for this release.AmiBay
All seven Version 6.0 disks have been tested and are working.
RELEASE 6.3 PATCH
Also included is the original:
SAS/C Development System — Patch Release 6.3
This is the proper update for the Version 6.x development system.
Contemporary information from SAS personnel states that Version6.3 was distributed as a free patch for Version 6.0, and that users only needed the latest 6.3 patch because it incorporated the previous fixes.Google Groups
The Release 6.3 patch disk has also been tested and is working.
That means this collection gives the buyer the original Version 6.0 system together with the period upgrade path to Release 6.3.
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED
The documentation shown includes the original Version 6.0 manuals:
SAS/C Development System User's Guide, Volume 1
Introduction, Compiler, Editor — Version 6.0
This volume covers core operation of the development environment, including the compiler and editor.
SAS/C Development System User's Guide, Volume 2
Debugger, Utilities, Assembler — Version 6.0
This volume covers additional development tools including debugging, utilities and assembly-language support.
SAS/C Development System Library Reference
Version 6.0
The Library Reference documents the extensive SAS/C runtime and programming libraries.
SAS/C Development System Quick Reference Guide
Version 6.0
Two original copies are included.
You only have one Version 6.0 software set, so both Quick Reference Guides are being included together with this collection rather than splitting one off separately.
NO ORIGINAL BINDERS
The manuals areloose.
The original SAS/C binder(s) that originally housed this documentation arenot included.
The manuals themselves are original SAS Institute documentation and appear to be intact, but they are being sold exactly as pictured without their original binder hardware.
ABOUT SAS/C
SAS/C was one of the major professional C development systems for the Commodore Amiga.
Version 6.0 represented a significant generation of the compiler and development environment. The Version 6 documentation describes features including an extensiveAmigaGuide-based online help system, compiler/editor integration, debugging and development utilities, and support for Amiga-specific programming.Internet Archive
The complete environment provided tools for:
- C software development
- Compiling and linking Amiga programs
- Source-code development
- Amiga system programming
- Library development
- Command-line and Workbench development workflows
- ARexx-integrated development
- Amiga-specific libraries and system interfaces
SAS/C was professional development software rather than an introductory programming package. Contemporary Amiga software references listedSAS/C Version 6 at approximately $395, reflecting its position as a high-end commercial development environment.Google Groups
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
SAS/C became one of the important development environments used by serious Amiga programmers during the later commercial life of the platform.
It was the successor to the earlier Lattice C lineage, and SAS continued development into the 6.5x releases before eventually discontinuing Amiga development and technical support in 1994.Google Groups
This Version 6.0 set represents the period immediately before the later 6.50 C/C++ release.
DISK TESTING
Every floppy disk included in this listing has been tested.
That includes:
- 7 original SAS/C Version 6.0 disks — tested and working
- 1 original Release 6.3 patch disk — tested and working
Total: 8 tested and working original floppy disks
Vintage magnetic media can never be guaranteed indefinitely, but all included disks were readable and working when tested prior to listing.
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition overall.
The original Version 6.0 manuals show normal age, handling and storage wear.
The manuals are loose because the original binders are not present.
The two Quick Reference Guides show normal vintage use/storage wear.
The original floppy disks and labels show normal cosmetic aging.
The Release 6.3 patch disk is also included and shows normal vintage wear.
All eight disks have been tested and are working.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact software and documentation included.
INCLUDED IN SALE
- Complete7-disk SAS/C Development System Version 6.0 software set
- OriginalRelease 6.3 Patchdisk
- SAS/C Development System User's Guide Volume 1 — Version 6.0
- SAS/C Development System User's Guide Volume 2 — Version 6.0
- SAS/C Development System Library Reference — Version 6.0
- SAS/C Development System Quick Reference Guide — Version 6.0
- Second SAS/C Development System Quick Reference Guide — Version 6.0
Total: 8 original floppy disks + 5 loose original manuals/guides
NOT INCLUDED
- Original SAS/C binders
- Original retail box
- AmigaDOS 3.0 Include disks
- SAS/C Version 6.50 software
- SAS/C 6.51 patch
- Commodore Amiga computer
- Additional software or documentation not pictured
ITEM SPECIFICS
Brand:SAS Institute
Product:SAS/C Development System
Version:6.0 with Release 6.3 Patch
Platform:Commodore Amiga
Operating System:AmigaOS / AmigaDOS
Type:C Compiler / Software Development System
Programming Language:C
Media:3.5" Floppy Disk
Version 6.0 Program Disks:7
Patch Disks:1
Total Disks:8
Disk Status:Tested and working
Manuals Included:Yes
Quick Reference Guides:2
Original Binders:No
Original Box:No
Publisher:SAS Institute 1990s
