Re: Standardization (of FORTRAN, Ada, ect.)

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From: Steven Ryan
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 1988 01:31

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>Some early Pascal compiler writers realized this, and provided a FORTRAN 
>reserved word for allowing the Pascal programmer to link in FORTRAN libraries.

Algol-60 definition (for all compilers) included a "code" procedure body
used to indicate external interface.

If you want an example of another compiler's willingness to interface, check
out the now defunct CDC Algol-5.
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From: smryan@garth.UUCP (Steven Ryan)
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Subject: Re: Standardization (of FORTRAN, Ada, ect.)
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Date: 26 Nov 88 01:31:04 GMT
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