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From: Preben Randhol <randhol+valid_for_reply_from_news@pvv.org>
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On 2003-10-21, Hyman Rosen <hyrosen@mail.com> wrote:
> Wes Groleau wrote:
>> I don't think Ada's alleged "awkward syntax"
>> is a reason for its unpopularity.
>
> All I know is that when I first became aware of Ada many
> years ago, my reaction was "Oh no! Pascal! Why did it have
> to be Pascal?" (or something to that effect, since I guess
> Ada predates the Indiana Jones movies). I don't think I
> ever recovered from that initial visceral dislike.

Funny I had the same reaction. However, I recovered fast.

Preben
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