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In article <2686@utai.UUCP> jpierre@utai.UUCP writes:
>
>Would anyone know if and when BORLAND is planning to come out with
>TURBO MODULA2 for the Atari ST series? I would also appreciate
>comments on TDI's MODULA2 developper's package for the ST.

  The following two messages were posted to the Compuserve Forum run by
Borland International.  These are only the most recent two messages of a
conversation that began around a month ago when Dave complained that
Borland had talked about a Modula-2 product for quite some time, over a
year, but had made no firm announcements regarding the product. 

  In an eariler message, which I did not retain a copy of, Borland
announced that the CP/M-80 version of their Modula-2 compiler has been
licensed to both MicroMint and Echelon.  This compiler is derived from
the one demonstrated at the MODUS meeting over a year ago.  MicroMint
and Echelon will distribute and support the product, ie, at this time
Borland has little if any responsibility left for that product. 

  I've removed Dave's surname, since I'm quoting him without permission. 
Larry Kraft (SysOp) manages this particular Borland Forum and I
understand Larry is a Borland employee.  Borland is careful not to tell
Larry about unannounced products.

----Begin quoted Compuserve messages----

#: 67595 S0/General
    13-Nov-86  19:14:14
Sb: #67514-#Modula Complaint
Fm: Dave 72457,3521
To: Larry Kraft (SysOp) 76703,764 

Larry, I think what would be polite here would be at least an indication
from Borland that either the product does have a future or does not.
That alone would mean a great deal to folks who have waited this long.
I agree that early announcements are not the best policy but in this case
it's been done and now we all have to live with that. A simple "Yes, we're
continuing to work on it and do not intend to drop it." would be a big help.
More info I understand can't be brought forth due to corporate concerns
probably. But leaving us all in a total vacuum sin't fair either. Just a
nod please, either yea or nay would be greatly appreciated.


#: 67992 S0/General
    18-Nov-86  17:20:58
Sb: #67595-Modula Complaint
Fm: Larry Kraft (SysOp) 76703,764
To: Dave  72457,3521

Dave,
  We are indeed continuing to work on DOS Modula-2.  Don't worry about us
dropping it.  Thanks for understanding that I can't say a whole lot more about
it at this time.  I hope this diminishes that vaccuum feeling and am glad you
are so interested in this future product.
     Larry

----End of quoted Compuserve messages----

  In my mind, this (1) confirms that Borland continues development on
the unannounced MS-DOS Modula-2 compiler, (2) contradicts what they
said at their Comdex booth, and (3) confirms that there is no
promise when, if ever, Borland will sell at retail any Modula-2
compiler.

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