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anon wrote:

> Ada Pricing Now:
> 
> Adacore's GNAT Ada pro package pricing kind of reminds me of the 
> Microsoft / IBM OS/2 version 1.x. Too high.  Adacore should sell the 
> GNAT Ada Pro as a self contains package without support only a 30 to 
> 90-day limited support for a price that is around same as other 
> languages.  And provide additional support as an add-on package.  And a 
> third version with both GNAT Pro and yearly support.

FWIW, Aonix announced a new edition of ObjectAda for Windows the
day before yesterday. The pricing and support options are mentioned
in the press release and on the web site, resp. Their bundles seem
to meet your requirements quite well.

Etc.


> It a DOG EAT DOG world and MONEY RULES!!!

MS prices are as low as customer perception permits...

A cleverly managed monopoly it is.


> And unless you live on a deserted island, you must play the game that 
> others have set up! And that includes even finding a mate!

Sometimes.