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Subject: Use of C/Ada for networking software
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Date: Sun, 22-Nov-87 15:27:39 EST
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Posted: Sun Nov 22 15:27:39 1987
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Reply-To: asheem@mandrill.UUCP (Asheem Chandna)
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Hi,

   Are any of you programming NETWORKING/COMMUNICATIONS software (actual 
protocol implementations, applications software, simulations etc.) in the
C language? If so, I'm interested in knowing the following:

   1. Why you chose C? 
   2. What you like (or dislike) about using C?
   3. Are there any particular requirements in networking software that C 
      does well (or doesn't do well)?
   4. Have you ever considered using Ada for networking? If so, why did
      you decide to use it (or not use it)?
   5. Do you know anyone else who has used Ada (and C) for networking?

   If there is sufficient interest, I will post a summary of responses.
   Thanks in advance!

Asheem Chandna
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