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From: ken@unicads.UUCP (Ken Garnett)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++
Subject: acceptance of C++
Message-ID: <669@unicads.UUCP>
Date: 29 Sep 89 18:41:52 GMT
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I need some help convincing my CEO that C++ is not just another passing
fad in the world of programming languages.  We've been using C++ for over
a year now to develop our new products, but for some reason he's suddenly
become worried that we won't be able to sell them because of the language
they're written in!!  I know that C++ is here to stay and that it is
gaining widespread acceptance and use, but I need documented proof.  Can
anyone refer me to published articles/papers/surveys that show how many
people/companies/institutions are now using C++, that tell how many
(and which) computer vendors provide C++ as a supported language, and
that give indications of the projected growth in the use of C++ ?  Other
types of information that might be useful include things like attendance
numbers at both the USENIX C++ Workshop and C++ Conference, numbers of
education seminars or courses offered in C++, etc.  Any pointers will be
greatly appreciated!!

 Thanks!
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