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Subject: Re: Arbitrary Sandbox
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> So, how would you sell an executive on or against Ada (or C#) for this
> particular use?
   The use of the term "Sandbox" suggests security is a primary goal.  Ada
was invented for the military.

> The idea is a Windows test station sandbox where arbitrary
> applications can be executed, but cannot make system changes or
> transmit data.
   Could you be more specific?  That sounds like a computer running
Windows, alone in a dedicated room, with no connections to the outside.