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From: Luke A. Guest <laguest@archeia.com>
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Subject: Re: community-based compiler (was Re: What exactly is the licensing
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:07:29 +0000 (UTC)
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Shark8 <OneWingedShark@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hm, I think there are several things that are needed, and which would
> have different emphasis at different points in development. -- For
> example, a good, clear plan for the overall architecture and underlying
> tech* would be essential. -- Another thing that might be useful is, from
> the ground up, employing formal methods (ie Ada/SPARK and proofs) for correctness.**

Jesus! That would be hell. A compiler without dynamic memory? Really? No
thanks.