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Subject: Ada mandates for European Community, NATO, NASA
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From: rharwood@east.pima.edu
Date: 2 Jun 91 21:38:42 MST
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A recent advertisement for an Ada compiler stated:

    "Ada's the law for all Department of Defense, NASA, and NATO
    related programming.  Overseas, Ada's the law for all European
    Community programming."

I am aware of Public Law requiring DOD work in Ada.  Is anyone aware of
approved legislation/regulation REQUIRING Ada in the other named environments?

I'm not disputing their claims... in fact, I'm writing an article attempting to
claim that every software developer ought to be familiar with Ada, because of
its increasing commercial and international use.  Any specific information
beyond the June 1, 1991 DoD mandate and the Air Force policy letter would be
appreciated, ESPECIALLY from our European Ada users!

Thanks in advance!
Ray
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