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From: rhys@batserver.cs.uq.oz.au (Rhys Weatherley)
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Subject: Re: Turbo Pascal vs. C
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Date: 28 Sep 90 13:10:52 GMT
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noren@dinl.uucp (Charles Noren) writes:

>Its time for a completely unbiased informed observation:

>C++ is the language of choice of REAL programmers.  Thats why
>it is growing so rapidly in industry.  If you're a REAL programmer
>you'll program in C++, even though its harder to learn than Pascal.
>Pascal is for quiche eaters.  Remember, if it can't be done in C++,
>it isn't worth doing!

>...just kidding :-) :-) :-) :-) !!

I'll no doubt get flamed for this, but I couldn't resist :-).

On my wall I have a poster that enumerates exactly what real programmers
are and aren't (yes, one of those lists :-).  Among its many words of
wisdom is the following:

	"Real programmers don't write in PASCAL, BLISS or ADA, or
	 any of those pinky computer science languages.  Strong typing
	 is for people with weak memories."

I'll type and and post the full list if there are a substantial number
of requests.

Bye!

Rhys.

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