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I would recommend the TopSpeed Modula-2 Compiler by Jensen and Partners
International (JPI).  They are based in England and distribute the product
from Mountain View, CA.  Recently, JPI released TopSpeed Modula-2 V2.0, which
contains support for object-oriented programming.  Unlike some of the language
implementations to which object-oriented extensions have been added, JPI has
attempted to preserve the spirit of Modula-2 as much as possible.

The package runs under DOS (an OS/2 version is also available) in two editions:
the Standard Edition and the Extended Edition.  Personally, if you have any
professional intentions with Modula-2, I would recommend that you pick up the
Extended Edition.  If you purchase the Extended Edition, you will be pleased
with a number of "goodies," including a DOS call monitor, a module for TSRs,
an execution profiler, an assembler, a disassembler, and complete library 
source.  The Standard and Extended Editions both include the TopSpeed multiple
language development environment, the Modula-2 compiler, the VID debugger
(which is one of the least-raved, best debuggers I have ever used), hypertext
help, and excellent documentation.

Documentation deserves a separate paragraph.  In addition to the traditional
manuals for "usage" and "libraries," an excellent "language tutorial" by an
individual named K.N. King is included.  This is one of the first language
tutorials I have seen included with a compiler that is not an insult to the
intelligence of the average person.  It is instructive, yet easy to digest.
You should be well-equipped to write nontrivial programs after you have read,
or browsed, it.

You can reach JPI at a toll-free number 1-800-543-5202.  If you are a student,
JPI has an excellent student discount available.  You receive the same product
whether or not you pay the student rate.  Current pricing for the Standard 
Edition is $195; the Extended Edition $395.  Call JPI for student rates.  JPI
also carries TopSpeed C, which seamlessly integrates into the TopSpeed multiple
language development environment.

George K. Thiruvathukal
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 George K. Thiruvathukal

 Illinois Institute of Technology         Argonne National Laboratory
 Chicago, IL 60616                        Argonne, IL 60439

 thssgkt@iitmax.iit.edu                   gkt@athens.ees.anl.gov
 thirgeo@iitvax.bitnet

 "The cause of all world problems: E = mc^2."