From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.4 (2020-01-24) on polar.synack.me X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=0.7 required=5.0 tests=BAYES_00,INVALID_DATE, REPLYTO_WITHOUT_TO_CC autolearn=no autolearn_force=no version=3.4.4 Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!usc!samsung!uunet!bu.edu!m2c!risky.ecs.umass.edu!dime!sandy From: sandy@snoopy.cs.umass.edu (& Wise) Newsgroups: comp.lang.ada Subject: Re: Free Optimizing Ada Compiler Message-ID: Date: 9 May 91 17:26:30 GMT References: Sender: news@dime.cs.umass.edu Reply-To: wise@cs.umass.edu Distribution: comp.lang.ada Organization: Organization? I thought entropy would take care of that... In-reply-to: srctran@world.std.com's message of 8 May 91 15:51:15 GMT List-Id: Well, while not exactly what you hoped for, the following is from the Ada 9X "Transition Plan" (Draft, Feb 1991). I suspect that the educational only terms of the proposal are somewhat stricter than the FSF would prefer, but they could certainly respond to the BAA when it comes out... I people wish to comment on the language, the document indicates that comments on the draft may be sent to "anderson@uv4.eglin.af.mil" 3.2 FREE EDUCATIONAL ADA 9X COMPLILATION SYSTEM In the interest of introducting students to the many benefits of Ada at minimal cost, an extremely user-friendly Ada 9X compilation system, consisting of a compiler, library system, linker, run-time system and debugger for commonly available platforms (e.g., SUN/UNIX or PC/DOS) will be developed for educational purposes. This system will be made available to accredited universities free of charge. Some level of maintenance is envisioned. Since this system is for educational purposes only, and there is no intent to compete with industry but rather to stimulate the market, it may be that certain features of the language are not supported; however validation of the implemented features will be required. It is intended that the developer be solicited through a Broad Area Announcement in FY 92. Ideally, proven off-the-shelf toos shall be the basis of this system. /s -- Alexander Erskine Wise /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Software Development Laboratory /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ WISE@CS.UMASS.EDU /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ \/\/\ This situation calls for large amounts of unadulterated CHOCOLATE! /\/\/\