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From: g-frank@gumby.UUCP
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Subject: Re:  Unix and user friendy systems
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Date: Mon, 27-May-85 21:13:53 EDT
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Posted: Mon May 27 21:13:53 1985
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> Ada??  You gotta be kidding..
> 
> There is NO programming language that can force coders to write good
> code.  Good programming is possible in C and not even as difficult as
> in many Pascal-based languages.  Ditto for bad programming.  Sort of
> like a sports car, isn't it?

   No, C is a lot more like a dune buggy with no features, no accessories,
and no way to keep even a moderately good driver from ultimately breaking
his neck.


-- 
      Dan Frank

	  Q: What's the difference between an Apple MacIntosh
	     and an Etch-A-Sketch?

	  A: You don't have to shake the Mac to clear the screen.