Re: New Ada compiler for .NET

[Richard Riehle <richard@adaworks.com>]

"Robert C. Leif" wrote:

> Yes! Or if you are a pessimist, the US DoD uses C++ and the enemy uses
> Ada. Unfortunately, there is ample precedent for this. The Germans used
> General De Gaulle's writings on tank warfare to invade France. The US
> invented the aircraft carrier; and the Japanese used them at Pearl
> Harbor.
> Bob Leif

Interesting note, Robert.  A couple of years ago we received a request
for Ada training from Iran.    Every now and then, we get a request
from some other potential enemy.  We don't do training for these
countries, but the fact that they are doing projects in Ada is amusing.
My little booklet, Ada Distilled, has been downloaded by people from
all over the world including many places in the Middle East.  GNAT
compilers are also being downloaded from a lot of places we don't
have particularly friendly relations.   Hmmmmmmm.  I wonder if
the copy of GNAT in North Korea is being used for nuclear
weapons construction?

Richard Riehle