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From: Stephen Leake <Stephe.Leake@nasa.gov>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 08:52:07 -0400
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Georg Bauhaus <see.reply.to@maps.futureapps.de> writes:

> I'm *not* saying the compilers are incorrect.
> But maybe they could be a bit more helpful in this case (as in the
> second GNAT warning).
> This is why I had considered filing an enhancement request, unless
> this request is obviously too ambitious. I simply don't know.

Only the compiler vendors can say what is "too ambitious" for them. I
am often pleasantly surprised at what AdaCore can do to improve error
messages.

So submit this request, and include your subsequent short tutorial on
how an eager Ada newbie would fall victim.

The vendors can always say "no".

-- 
-- Stephe