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From: lrk@pobox.com (Lance Kibblewhite)
Subject: Re: ada -> C translator
Date: 1997/04/17
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Date: 1997-04-17T00:00:00+00:00
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Erik Magnuson <erik@fl.ensco.com> wrote:

>Gabriel Monaton <gmn@sema-grenoble.fr> writes:
>
>> Where can I find an ada -> c translator ?
>
>Here is my attempt to provide a answer for this FAQ. Unless someone objects,
>I propose to trot this out each time I see this question. Hopefully, this
>will enable use to discuss more important things like the proper
>capitalization of keywords and identifiers ;-)
>
>
>Short Answer:
>

[good answer clipped]

>Medium Answer:

[better answer clipped]

>Long Answer:

[best answer clipped]

>In summary:
>* It's technically possible
>* It's even been done (for Ada 83 and a few specific targets)
>* It's difficult (and a lot of effort) to do correctly even for a single target 
>* No one has even tried to do it for the "general case" (e.g. portable C)
>* It's not an interesting enough solution for paying customers for there to 
>  be an active market.  

So then, why do others insist on calling 'C' the universal assembler?

(Yes, that was rhetorical).


-- Lance.