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From: 0004238973@MCIMAIL.COM (Frank Pappas)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.ada
Subject: A ``New'' Ada compiler for the IBM PC
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Date: 9 Apr 91 12:15:00 GMT
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   I recently saw an ad for a ``new'' Ada compiler for the
PC from a company named GEMTECH.  The price of the compiler
is $149. DON'T RUSH OFF TO BUY IT. GEMTECH is a company
started by AETECH to sell a stripped-down version of its
IntegrAda compiler.
   Having written reviews of Ada PC compilers for three
magazines, I have seen each compiler at least twice, so I'm
pretty familiar with the quality of the PC Ada compilers
and whether or not they really let you write Ada programs
the way you want to. For example, unless IntegrAda has
changed a drastically in six months, it's tasking capability
is so limited, that it is useless. 
   Anyone who wants a low-cost Ada compiler or who only has
an XT, is better off getting Meridian's Open Ada, even
though it is more expensive.  Anyone with deeper pockets
and with an AT or higher should get FirstAda, the top notch
compiler from Alsys.
   Meridian performed a real service a few months ago when
it offered Open Ada for $149. Since the GEMTECH offer is
based on IntegrAda, I doubt that the same can be said about
GEMTECH's offer.
   I hope these few words will save someone from getting
less than they bargained for.