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Subject: Re: Using Ada for device drivers? (Was: the Ada mandate,
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Tim Ottinger <TOttinge@indy.rr.com> writes:

> But if you try to intimidate Ada guys, they'll let you know that
> their data types and generics can beat up your data types and
> templates.

And, of course, chances are good that their customers are quite
capable of beating up your customers.

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Leif Roar Moldskred