Hi Andrew,

You wrote to David Noon:

AG> DN> Why would it be a joke? ALGOL 68 was an _excellent_ language, and
AG> DN> still would be if compilers existed. I can but infer that you've never
AG> DN> written ALGOL 68 extensively.

AG> DN> If Andrew is lurking: I'm with you, pal.

AG>I'm lurking, and still looking for an Algol68 compiler. The only one I have
AG>is for an ICL1900, and I'm afraid I dont have the time t
AG>write a 1900 emulator. (But I bet it would go faster on a
AG>486 than the real thing ever did!)

Then you need look no further....

From a release notice (sorry, I've cut all the details on features etc.,
there was too much there to put in the echo, I'll netmail if needed)

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE COMPILERS ANNOUNCE...

          *********************
          * ALGOL 68 FOR OS/2 *
          *********************

  ALGOL 68 pioneered many facilities that are still considered state of
  the art in modern programming languages. Algol 68 is designed to aid the
  programmer in writing correct and intelligible programs leading to
  shorter development cycles, fewer hidden bugs in the product and easier
  maintenance. OS/2 programmers can now take advantage of this quality
  language.

  Certification with OS/2 is in progress.

  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Press cutting:

  Oxford and Cambridge Compilers Ltd announce the release of their
  native 32-bit Algol 68 compiler package for IBM's OS/2 2+ operating
  system.  Algol 68 pioneered many language facilities that are still
  considered state of the art in modern programming languages.  The
  package costs 290+VAT, and includes the compiler, tools, library and
  example sources and on-line documentation.
  For more information on Algol68 and the compiler for OS/2, contact OCCL on
  (+44) 01223 572074 or by email as enquiries{at}occl-cam.demon.co.uk



AG>I'd really like to see the parallel processes map onto OS/2
AG>SMP. Could be very useful.

Don't know about that as its not covered in the release notice I've
seen, you'll have to ask them.

George

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