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From: Ayende Rahien <Ayende@softhome.net>
Subject: Re: The Next Microsoft?
Date: 2000/05/05
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> I like Ada. If I have to use a Wirth-style language, Ada is the
> language of choice.
>
> And if I ever end up writting software that would KILL someone if it
> goes wrong, I would professionally refuse to use any other language.
> Writing weapons control, avionics, nuke control, or medical device
> control software in any other langage is malfeasense, IMO.
>

Why is that?
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Ayende Rahien

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