waltrip@capd.jhuapl.edu (01/07/91)
In article <"22-Dec-90.12:54:14.EST".*.Martin_A_Leisner.wbst139@Xerox.com>, leisner.wbst139@XEROX.COM writes: > > Is there a good, free ADA compiler floating around? > > I've used gcc on suns and am very impressed. > [...material deleted from original posting...] I suppose one way the government might promote the use of Ada would be by sponsoring the development of a free, easily-ported compiler similar to gcc (which also happens to set a quality standard for C compilers). Other languages have free compilers/translators/inter- preters available (including a Modula-3 to C translator which looks mighty interesting). Ada has sufficient merit to hold its own in the battle for the hearts and minds of programmers if they can just afford it. The government has provided some stimulus by providing a market for Ada-based software. Given the probable outlook for DoD funding, however, this is a stimulus whose future would have to be considered uncertain at best. A free compiler might be worth considering. c.f.waltrip DDN: waltrip@capsrv.jhuapl.edu Opinions expressed are my own.