Re: An OS in Ada, why not RTEMS ?

[James Ross <rem.jr@rem.webross.com>]

On 29 Apr 2002 06:19:17 +0100, Simon Wright <simon@pushface.org>
wrote:
>> Unless some GNAT guru steps in and proves otherwise, I don't think
>> it will be possible to create an OS from scratch using the free GNAT
>> unmodified.  If this were not a hobby project, of course I would be
>> willing to purchase the Professional GNAT version. Certainly it is
>> possible to do it there :)
>
>What aspects of GNATpro (GNATPro?) did you have in mind?

I am specifically referring to the ability to output an executable
that does not rely on any underlying OS.  If put in embedded terms: To
run a GNAT compiled program from EPROM and nothing else. No Disk, LAN,
etc ... All I am saying is that *surely* this is possible on a PC
platform and supported in the GNATPro version is it not?  And,  that I
am pleased enough with the free GNAT version, that if this were a
serious project, I would look into buying their pro product. 
JR