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From: murlocker@watmath.UUCP (murlocker)
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Subject: Re: newsgroup(s) about structure editors and programming env.s
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Date: Sat, 4-Jan-86 10:55:02 EST
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> > for Modula-2, there are already 1 or 2 products available which provide
> > more than just a compiler, and are certainly worthy of discussion.
> 
> 	What are these products you are refering to ?
> 

Interface Technologies of houston texas has an interactive modula-2 system
m2sds which is available for $80.88 (get it?) or less if you trade in your
old compiler.  However, everyone I've spoken to about this product (including
several authors of modula books) was disappointed with the reliability and
lack of flexibility of the system.  IT is offering a money back guarantee on
the latest release of m2sds and has a migration path to a development quality
system.

Another modula system is available from Logitech, at under $100.  Although its
not a closely integrated system, their editor does syntax checking and has
macros for the entry of modula constructs.  You can compile and link from the
editor, and there is a source code debugger avaiable.  This may be the type of
evolutionary product that users of traditional systems would be more likely to
adopt.

Software Channels has started an all out marketing campaign for a very
impressive syntax-directed pascal environment called ALICE.  Although its
interpreter-based, performance is adequate for educational/prototype purposes.
A compiler may be available in the future.  A demo disk is available for $5.
Look for the full page ad featuring an unlikely looking female hackette 
(where's her coffee?).

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