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From: Preben Randhol <randhol+valid_for_reply_from_news@pvv.org>
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On 2003-11-03, Frank J. Lhota <NOSPAM.lhota.adarose@verizon.net> wrote:
> Speaking of the ancients, should Ada be extended to support Roman numerals?
> Why can't I print 2003 as "MMIII"?

   Put_Line ("MMIII"); 

works for me ;-)

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