Re: Meridian Ada compiler for Macintosh

[rharwood@east.pima.edu]

In article <4504@dftsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov>, abdlm@dftsrv.gsfc.nasa.gov writes:
> 
> I will be recieving my new Meridian Ada compiler for the Macintosh tomorow 
> (I hope).  This is the compiler they are selling for $150 ($200 with MPW 
> manuals) until the end of the month.  I have seen some comments on this 
> product but never any reviews.  I have been told this Compiler will work on
> my Mac SE w/2Meg memory and 5Meg of free disk space.  

I've been using version 4.0 on a Mac Plus w/4MB RAM for over a year.  It's a
great tool once you get used to MPW.  (V4.1 is what is shipping now, and I just
got mine early this week.)  2MB shouldn't be a problem, but heck, at the price
of memory these days, if it is, upgrade!

> I purchased this compiler for my home computer which I have been programming in
> C. I program in Ada exclusively at work, for robotics control. It's a real drag 
> to go home and use C after using Ada all day. If you have any specific 
> questions you would like my review to address please E-mail them to me ASAP.

I've managed to avoid C altogether in my career... I used to do FORTRAN!  I too
would respond to any questions you might have.

> If this compiler (and it's PC counterpart) [stuff deleted]

I also have the PC version. Aside from the speed difference, I don't think
there are any real "operational" differences.  (I know it's unfair to compare a
Mac Plus and a 386SX/20mhz... but I love my Mac!)

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