On Jan 8, 2008 10:30 AM, Joshua Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Jan 8, 2008 9:15 AM, Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > What would be the practical implications of learning a language such as
> > Ada?
> >
>
> Ada is relatively mainstream compared to Lisp, COBOL, etc.  It's used (and
> was developed by) the Department of Defense.  Most programming jobs in the
> military proper are heavily based around Ada, especially the Air Force and
> Marines.
>

it's also used for other "mission-critical" apps such as running railroads
(knew some people that used ada just for that)

-- 
Jayce^

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