Re: Oberon compiler and references

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From: Paul Schwartz
Date: Thu, 16 May 1991 20:38

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In article <9105160454.AA24029@canne.cs.umu.se>, peter@CS.UMU.SE writes...

>In article <INFO-M2%91051513421792@UCF1VM.BITNET> you write:
>>Would somebody give me information about Oberon compilers for the
>>personal computers (PC compatible) and references.  I am specially
>>interested in free software, which I can obtain via FTP.
> 
>Do yourself a favor and don't use Oberon or any other ftp'able,
>buggy, beta-class product, Instead use a Solid product that has been
>around for awhile. My suggestion would be JPI Modula 2.
> 

    That's a pretty piss poor attitude.  Some PD/Shareware software is top
notch, better than many commercial packages.  Don't sell it short just 
because its free and lacks a major marketing department.

    						- Z -

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