len@geac.UUCP (Leonard Vanek) (03/20/87)
In article <870318190934.056@Jpl-VLSI.ARPA> larry@JPL-VLSI.ARPA writes: >-- >If you want private types in C the best way is to get a C++ to C translator. > >C++ is very similar to Ada, except for tasking where the older C-style ... > >Has anyone on the list done a detailed comparison between C++ and Ada? > I have written a semi-detailed comparison of C++ and Ada, which includes both technical and non-technical considerations for their use in developing commercial products. It is not based on actual experience with either language -- only the reading of the "official" books describing them and some discussion with users. I am willing to mail a copy to anyone who is interested, or post it if the interest is really high. It is about 8 pages in length. By the way, I do not agree that C++ and Ada are all that similar, but they do have some major features in common. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonard Vanek phone (416) 475-0525 Geac Computers International 350 Steelcase Rd. West Markham Ontario L3R 1B3 Canada UUCP ... {allegra,ihnp4,decvax,pyramid} !utzoo!yetti!geac!len