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Subject: Re: "C" vrs ADA
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The basic problem with Ada is that it's too big. The basic problem with 'C'
is that it's too loose for a horde of average programmers to use safely.

What's wrong with Modula-2? As near as I can tell it has all the advantages
of ADA, and few of the disadvantages. That's my main objection to the language:
it's in use dispite the existence of a superior alternative.

I, of course, will continue to use 'C'. I flatter myself that I am a better
than average programmer. And I'm not a horde.
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