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Subject: Re: Abortable Timed Action
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On Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:32:02 PM UTC-8, T.G. wrote:
> On 2015-12-31, Anh Vo <anhvofrcaus@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Look like your code worked like a timer. Was it your intention to
> > create a timer?
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> More or less, Yes. The code I posted works as expected but I'm
> wondering if there is a better/simpler way to do it.

I think accuracy more important than better/simpler way. There is a driftin=
g issue in your codes in term of time since delay statement is involved. In=
 addition, timer has no problem of this kind. If you decide to use timer, t=
ake look at http://www.adacore.com/adaanswers/gems/ada-gem-15/. Let me know=
 if have any question.

Anh Vo