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# The ZX Compiler by Bob Berch

A review of a $25 BASIC-to-Z80 machine code compiler by [Bob Berch](http://localhost/company/bob-berch/) (Rochester, NY) that produces code running 3-10x faster than BASIC and fits in the top 4K of 16K RAM or a Hunter board. Available directly from the author.