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Subject: Re: Difference between .Net and x86 windows version when downloading
 GNAT GPL
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> What is the difference?

One produces executables for .NET and one for native Win32.

I would recommend GetAdaNow.com and grabbing the GWindows package mentioned there if you want to learn Ada on Windows. Also take a look at Gnoga.com which will let you write web apps and desktop apps on all platforms.

David Botton