tk, Language is not just syntax, but also semantics. Further, there is concrete syntax and then there is abstract syntax. Concrete syntax only serves a mechanical purpose, to parse a language correctly and efficiently. Abstract syntax is the real structure of a language. The C grammar only gives you the concrete syntax.

To build the abstract syntax, you must know the real structure of the language. It remains a fact, that most people programming in the C language (including me) only a have a superficial understanding of the language. We build up our own assumptions, and usually this is enough to produce working programs. Often our assumptions are invalidated, producing incorrect programs. It is not suprising to see how much difficulty the C language has caused. How many C based free software are actually correct upon the first writing? Look at all the projects that are bug ridden, and constanly being patched, and then look at what language they are written in. If it is not the C language, it will be one of almost equal complexity.

In writing software that analyzes software written in the C language, I see no way other than absorbing every detail in the spec. It might not all be relavent, once I see what the language really is, then I can make decisions. Also I can make assumptions which simplify things greatly. The greatest one, is that the program is correct acording to the C language syntax and semantics. I only need to worry about correct programs, and exit when the slightest error occurs.

Any way, this program is close to done. Does anyone have experience selling free software? I only want to sell it once, then people can modify it as they please. I think maybe a price reserve would be the way to go, with perhaps some sample output.