Apparently, due to market demand, Parallax has put together a C compiler for the Propeller based on GCC:
http://learn.parallax.com/propeller-c
Full disclosure... I am not a Parallax employee and do not care for their proprietary languages. I am a maker using Arduino Due boards exclusively. That said, the Propeller 2 with the C compiler will outshine the Due. The Prop-2 specs cannot be ignored:
- 32-bit Multi-Processor (16 Core) Module
- HD 1080p Video
- Programmable in GCC
- 200 Mhz Clock Speed
- 512 KB RAM
- TBD KB RAM for Program Storage
- 64 I/O Pins
- Up to 64 ADC (13-bit Resolution)
- USART, PWM, I2C, SPI done in Software enabling numerous peripherals beyond traditional hardware approach