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Define the word Classic C

"Classic C" jargon "Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)"

Classic C /klas'ik C/ n. [a play on `Coke Classic'] The C programming
   language as defined in the first edition of K&R, with some small
   additions. It is also known as `K&R C'. The name came into use while C
   was being standardized by the ANSI X3J11 committee. Also `C Classic'.

   An analogous construction is sometimes applied elsewhere: thus, `X
   Classic', where X = Star Trek (referring to the original TV series) or X
   = PC (referring to IBM's ISA-bus machines as opposed to the PS/2
   series). This construction is especially used of product series in which
   the newer versions are considered serious losers relative to the older
   ones.

"classic c" foldoc "The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)"

Classic C
     
        /klas'ik C/ (Or "C Classic", a play on "Coke Classic") The C
        programming language as defined in the first edition of K&R,
        with some small additions.  It is usually known as "K&R C".
        The name came into use while C was being standardised by the
        ANSI X3J11 committee.
     
        See also classic.
     
        [Jargon File]