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- From: tne@world.std.com (Thomas N Erickson)
- Subject: Re: Ada for Transputers!
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- Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 04:12:40 GMT
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- g_harrison@vger.nsu.edu (George C. Harrison, Norfolk State University) writes:
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- > We have been exploring using transputers for some undergraduate classes.
- >Part of our plan was to use Ada to program the transputers, which come at
- >very reasonable price; however, it appears that the Ada vendors that have
- >compilers for the transputers charge at a "per node" basis. "Per Node" is fine
- >for a network of various users, but a transputer-based platform is a single
- >user system (in our case). Is there a compiler for transputers (on a PC) that
- >is < $1000 (educational price)? (I'm NOT a hardware expert. The transputers
- >are 400's, I believe!)
-
- At Alsys, we support Ada on transputers and we have a special LEAP program
- for educational discounts. I am not sure of the price for the transputer,
- but if you call Kathy Ruggiero on (617)270-0030 she should be able to fill
- you in.
-
-
- --
- Tom Erickson
- Alsys
- tne@world.std.com
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