Re: Ichibah flames, and flames out over, Ada 9X

[841613t@dragon.acadiau.ca (Don Tyzuk)]

munck@STARS.RESTON.PARAMAX.COM (Bob Munck) writes:


>It seems to me that Ada is, right now, going through a serious
>crisis at the level of pure survival.  Maybe there's a better
>focus for all this energy and passion?

I agree. Although I am surprised at the lack of promotion of
the benefits of Ada by the military and the Ada developers, I
think I understand why. (but I won't ratlle on about something
that generates heat, but little light.)

What I would like, is some suggestions on what I can do as a
4th year CS student to educate my local community about Ada.

I am known at school to be interested in Ada, and I encounter
comments (sometimes from people who maybe should know better)
that are surprisingly ill-informed.

"Ada -- that's only for military apps, right?"

"It can't possibly run on your PC, can it?"

"Isn't Ada so big it is unlearnable by mere mortals?"

"C++ is the only way to go with OOPS."

So, netland, what should I do?  I think a short presentation
on Ada with a sidebar about 9X would go a long way to dispel
some myths.  This is all bearing in mind I am a Student and
may have limited credibility...


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