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Are we ever likely to see a commercial C++ compiler on the ST?

Having got fed up with seeing yet another C compiler being released
(there must be 10 or so now) I contacted the UK distributor of Lattice
C. Apparently Lattice have a C++ *translator* for the Amiga but do not
intend to release it on the ST until they see how well version 5 of
their C compiler sells (in UK, Europe, USA ?).

g++ I hear you say - too big and no support I reply.

Rather than flood the net with mutual complaint messages I suggest any of
us who do want to see a commercial C++ compiler on the ST contact the
appropriate distributors and compiler developers and lobby them.

Alternatively, are there any C/C++ developers listening who are adventurous
enough to release the *first* accessible Object-Oriented language for the ST?
(NB Little Smalltalk is not suitable for large scale development and the
Dortmund Smalltalk-80 is too expensive (about 600 sterling) and needs 4Mb)

Apologies for posting this item as a followup, I haven't figured
out how to post direct yet and 'g mod.announce.newusers'did not work!.

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