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From: Richard Riehle <richard@adaworks.com>
Newsgroups: comp.lang.ada
Subject: Re: Bye-bye Ada ?
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:48:05 -0800
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Wes Groleau wrote:

> Well, one Ada proponent has just been asked
> to find a new line of work.

Yet even more stupid decision-making at Raytheon?

> C/C++ is unacceptable (except as a minor
> part of the job), and I don't want to relocate
> any more.

Yes, well the decision-makers choose C++, not
because it is technologically a better option, but
for reasons that have little to with reliability, productivity,
or safety.   As our contractors build more and more
software with C++, we can expect more and more software
errors over the coming years.    I wish this were not the
case, but given the brittleness of C++,  is inevitable.

I realize the Mr. H. Rosen will disagree with this viewpoint.
So be it.   The sign on my office door continues to read,

               "C++ is its own virus"

Those who visit my office usually agree with that assessment.

Richad Riehle