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Leor Zolman, Creator of the First Commercial C Compiler for Microcomputers Joins the Show

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Leor Zolman, creator of the BDS (Brain Damage Software) C compiler for CP/M ... the first commercial C compiler for microcomputers ... joins the show.  We discuss his compiler, tech writing, the genesis of The C Users Journal, his book Illustrated C, his path to teaching, and his journey in dealing with autism and trauma. Leor's presentation at VCF East (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4vrBd2FVCY  Leor's Website https://www.bdsoft.com     

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