In a message on 02-25-95, David Noon said to Mike Bilow:

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

If you have access to Usenet, see the recent posting in
comp.os.os2.announce about a new release of an Algol 68 compiler from
the Oxford Computer Club in the UK.

A brief summary:
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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE COMPILERS ANNOUNCE...

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        * ALGOL 68 FOR OS/2 *
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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.

System Requirements
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*) 8Mb or more memory recommended.
*) Approx 10Mb disk space for compiler, tools and sources + approx 16Mb 
   swap space.

Package Contents
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*) Compiler and tools.
*) Library sources.
*) Example sources.
*) Online documentation in .INF format.
*) Free technical support via email.

Available now at a special introductory offer of UKP290+VAT for a 
single-user licence with a royalty-free runtime.  Please ask for 
details of site licences and educational discounts.

Contact Oxford and Cambridge Compilers on (+44) 01223 572074 
or email to enquiries{at}occl-cam.demon.co.uk 
or write to
    Oxford and Cambridge Compilers Ltd
    55 Brampton Road
    Cambridge
    CB1 3HJ
    UK

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 Peter Hansen                                     Engenuity Corporation
 Internet: peter{at}engcorp.com                    Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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