Need a C compiler for a new processor.

Ok. Here it is:


1. I am in charge of writing a C compiler for a new 32-bit
processor. The processor itself is new, it uses an instruction set
different than any other processor.


2. I must support C, and there is no need for any library or
extension. All it must do is compile straight ANSI-C code.


3. I am looking for the shortest path solution. I was told a compiler
was a two man-year job, which is too long for my taste. I'd rather use
an existing C front-end and map the result into my instruction set if
at all possible.


4. There are lots of sites and posts pointing to GNU, which could be a
good start. However, it supports C++ which will complicate my work. I
also didn't find the processor-specific files (but I still have some
more digging to do).


Any suggestion, pointer or comment for someone who has been down that
road before would be much appreciated.


Regards,
Guillaume Comeau.
[It's probably easier to retarget lcc. It's a smaller compiler, and it
has a nice book to document it. See the FAQ. -John]

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