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From: Jim.Spencer@p510.f22.n282.z1.mn.org (Jim Spencer)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Pascal on Mac
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Date: 7 Apr 91 04:03:53 GMT
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Richard K. Wolf writes in a message to All

RKW> Yes, there is a version of Turbo Pascal for the Mac. Oddly enough, 
RKW> it is called "Turbo Pascal for the Mac" and is manufactured by 
RKW> Borland, just like the PC variety. Since the Mac has rich and 
RKW> varied graphics library built into its ROM, there are not a great 
RKW> many grapics libraries included with the basic package. If memory 
RKW> serves, you can get additional libraries from Borland. I'd recommend, 
RKW> however, that you take the time to learn the Mac user interface 
RKW> since IMHO not many users of your software will appreciate your 
RKW> product if it doesn't adhere very well to Apple's programming 
RKW> guidelines.

Wrong: there WAS a version of Turbo Pascal for the Mac.  It is no longer sold and hasn't been supported for years.