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Date: 24 May 93 23:53:22 GMT
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!darwin.sura.
net!source.asset.com!vand@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU  (Laurence VanDolsen)
Subject: Re: C to Ada translator
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In article <rlk.738270271@pelton> rlk@pelton.Rational.COM (Robert Kitzberger) w
rites:
> 
>      In addition to all the usual caveats, however, it should also be
>      noted that translation itself is a controversial issue.
> 
[deleted interesting and valid observations]
> 
>      The resolution of such issues will require an understanding of
>      the earlier code, an appreciation of the similarities and
>      differences between its language and Ada, and an evaluation of
>      the translation program under consideration.
>
One point often missed is that the organizations contemplating such
translation are frequently just starting into Ada usage and may have no
one on staff qualified to make this judgement.  If in doubt, rent an
expert to help make the decision.


Laurence L. Van Dolsen - Der fliegender Hollander
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