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Cesar Rabak wrote:
> 
> Yes. When building embedded systems, is it very rare that 'portability' 
> be on the top of any requirements list.

Many of the Ada RT embedded systems I've worked on have been ported to 
new hardware or compilers, fairly easily, since I tend to avoid (RT)OS 
and compiler dependencies, and to encapsulate and hide them when 
unavoidable.

> Two mistakes don't make a good result!

I see. Pointing out a mistake is a mistake. I didn't realize that.