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In article <carvaines.1-1801961238310001@slip7-4.acs.ohio-state.edu>
           carvaines.1@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu
           "Steven William Carvaines" writes:

>    As part of our computer science curriculum at Ohio State, we learn
> Modula-2 as one of our 'first' languages (we also learn Pascal).  I've
> checked with a few potential employers, and none of them need anyone with
> Modula-2 experience.  Most don't even know what Modula-2 is.  I've been
> told by professors that learning Modula-2 is a stepping stone for learning
> other languages.  I don't buy that.  

You should - it is helpful to learn a few languages with different
characteristics even if you will ultimately specialise in just one.
Modula 2 is a well specified minimallist language, with clean semantics
so to put it another way- if you are incapable of learning M2 
you have *no* chance with other more fickle languages like C/C++. 

> So my question is this:  
> has anyone come across an employer who uses Modula-2?  

Yes. It gets used for some embedded control applications where
there is serious concern about correctness and reliability.
My previous employer used mainly Modula2.

> It would be a shame to become proficient in it and never use it again.

It strikes me as bit strange and confusing for the students to teach 
M2 and then Pascal, but perhaps there is some rationale behind it.

Regards,
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Martin Brown  <martin@nezumi.demon.co.uk>     __                CIS: 71651,470
Scientific Software Consultancy             /^,,)__/