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Ludovic Brenta wrote:
> The current version is Ada 95, and there are several compilers
> available; see http://www.adaic.com for a list of compilers.
> 
> The next version is called Ada 200y, and I don't know when it
> will be published.
> 
> The "best" compiler depends on your host and target platforms
> (host is where you compile, target is where your program runs).
> 
> For example, if you are on Debian and targetting Debian, I say
> (with my Debian maintainer hat on) that the "best" compiler is
> the "gnat" package that comes with Debian.  If you are new to
> Ada, get Debian and you'll have all you need to get started,
> and no compilation or installation hassles.
> 
> HTH
> 
I am afraid I'm just using windows right now.  I don't know what 
"Debian" is.
I don't know very much about anything at this time.