This manual contains a summary of the syntax and semantics of the C programming language as implemented on Silicon Graphics workstations. It documents previous releases of the Silicon Graphics C compiler as well as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C compiler.
The Silicon Graphics compiler system supports three modes of compilation: the old 32-bit mode (-o32 or -32 option), the new 32-bit mode (-n32 option), and the 64-bit mode (-64 option). For information on compilation modes and general compiler options for the old 32-bit mode, see the o32(5) man page and the MIPS Compiling and Performance Tuning Guide. For information on the new 32-bit mode and 64-bit mode, see the cc(1) man page and the MIPSpro Compiling and Performance Tuning Guide.
The term "traditional C" refers to the dialect of C described in the first edition of The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie.
The following documents contain additional information that may be helpful:
MIPSpro C and C++ Pragmas describes the #pragma directives supported by the MIPSpro C and C++ compilers.
MIPS Compiling and Performance Tuning Guideand MIPSpro Compiling and Performance Tuning Guide describe the compiler system, Dynamic Shared Objects (DSOs), and programming tools and interfaces. They also explain ways to improve program performance.
Topics in IRIX Programming presents information about internationalizing an application; working with fonts; file and record locking; and interprocess communication.
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The following conventions are used throughout this document:
The default shell in the UNICOS and UNICOS/mk operating systems, referred to as the standard shell, is a version of the Korn shell that conforms to the following standards:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX) Standard 1003.2-1992
X/Open Portability Guide, Issue 4 (XPG4)
The UNICOS and UNICOS/mk operating systems also support the optional use of the C shell.
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