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From: dws@tolerant.UUCP (Dave W. Smith)
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Subject: Re: Re: PD Modula2 Loader: How it works!
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Date: Thu, 15-Aug-85 14:20:45 EDT
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> ... For my money I'll invest in
> the time to write an application in the Best language for the job.
				      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
O.k.  This discussion is getting a bit religious, and I'm partially to
blame.  Lest this degenerate into a "my favorite language is better than
yours" brouhaha, let me try to close it out as follows:

    o  By all means choose The Best Language for the job.
    o  Don't try to dictate what The Best Language should be for others.
       Languages solve problems.  The problem Modula-2 solves for you may
       not be one that everyone else has.  Ditto for C.
    o  When issuing a comparison of two language products, benchmark
       timings (particalurly the seive, Grrrr....) and price are not
       sufficient.  You *must* consider support.

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  David W. Smith             {ucbvax}!tolerant!dws
  Tolerant Systems, Inc.
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