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From: Simon Wright <simon@pushface.org>
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Subject: Re: 'withing' problem
Date: 03 Nov 2001 08:26:51 +0000
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"David Crocker" <dcrocker@imsltd.com> writes:

> I am aware of the woraround described at
> http://home.bluemarble.net/~jvolan/WithingProblem/FAQ.html but I doubt this
> would be acceptable in a safety-critical application. I am also aware that
> GNAT implements a workaround, but what we really need is a validated
> compiler.

It's quite possible that a compiler supporting WITH TYPE might pass
the ACATS suite. However, I suspect there's something that has to be
signed saying that there are no deliberate extensions!