Re: free ADA compilerREFRESH

[waltrip@capd.jhuapl.edu]

In article <"22-Dec-90.12:54:14.EST".*.Martin_A_Leisner.wbst139@Xerox.com>, leisner.wbst139@XEROX.COM writes:
> 
> Is there a good, free ADA compiler floating around?
> 
> I've used gcc on suns and am very impressed.
> 
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	I suppose one way the government might promote the use of Ada would
	be by sponsoring the development of a free, easily-ported compiler
	similar to gcc (which also happens to set a quality standard for C
	compilers).  Other languages have free compilers/translators/inter- 
	preters available (including a Modula-3 to C translator which looks
	mighty interesting).  Ada has sufficient merit to hold its own in
	the battle for the hearts and minds of programmers if they can just
	afford it.  The government has provided some stimulus by providing a
	market for Ada-based software.  Given the probable outlook for DoD
	funding, however, this is a stimulus whose future would have to be
	considered uncertain at best.  A free compiler might be worth 
	considering.

c.f.waltrip

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Opinions expressed are my own.